President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) on the successful revitalization of the Port Harcourt Refinery, marking the official commencement of petroleum product loading.
The President acknowledged the pivotal role of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of all refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for financing the project.
The Nigerian leader, via a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, commended the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, for his dedication and commitment to overcoming challenges and achieving the milestone.
The statement reads: “With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urges NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
“These efforts will significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately owned refineries and make our country a major energy hub, with the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention by the administration.
“The President underscores his administration’s determination to repair the nation’s refineries, aiming to eradicate the disheartening perception of Nigeria as a major crude oil producer that lacks the ability to refine its own resources for domestic consumption.
“Highlighting the values of patience, integrity, and accountability in the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure, President Tinubu calls upon individuals, institutions, and citizens entrusted with responsibilities to maintain focus and uphold trust in their service to the nation.
“In alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda focused on shared economic prosperity for all, the President reaffirms his administration’s commitment to achieving energy sufficiency, enhancing energy security, and boosting export capacity for Nigeria.”
Persecondnews reports that with the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, Tinubu urged NNPC Limited to expedite the reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
The President’s directive is aimed at significantly enhancing domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately owned refineries.
This will make Nigeria a major energy hub, with the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention from the administration.
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