President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Nigeria National
Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalization of the Port
Harcourt Refinery.
This was contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special
Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy).
Onanuga also stated that Tinubu acknowledged the role of
former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive
rehabilitation of all the nation’s refineries.
The Port Harcourt Refinery commenced crude oil production on
Tuesday.
This was announced by the spokesperson of the company,
Olufemi Soneye.
Soneye said that the refinery kicked off with 60 percent
capacity.
“President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt congratulations
to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful
revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official
commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.
“The President acknowledges the pivotal role of former
President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of
all our refineries and expresses gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank
for its confidence in financing this critical project.
“Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of
NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, whose unwavering
dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve
this milestone.
“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,” the statement read.
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