Tinubu celebrates revival of Port Harcourt refinery, orders NNPCL to revive Warri, Kaduna vegetation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the Nigeria Nationwide Petroleum Firm (NNPC) Restricted on the profitable revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official graduation of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.
The president acknowledged the pivotal function of former President Muhammadu Buhari in initiating the great rehabilitation of all refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import {Bank} for its confidence in financing the vital challenge.
The president counseled the management of NNPC Restricted’s Group Chief Govt Officer, Mr Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and dedication have been instrumental in overcoming challenges to realize this milestone.
With the profitable revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urged NNPC Restricted to expedite the scheduled reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
He mentioned the efforts would considerably improve home production capability alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries and make the nation a significant power hub, with the fuel sector additionally having fun with unprecedented consideration by the administration.
The president underscored his administration’s willpower to restore the nation’s refineries, aiming to eradicate the disheartening notion of Nigeria as a significant crude oil producer that lacks the power to refine its personal sources for home consumption.
Highlighting the values of endurance, integrity, and accountability within the rebuilding of the nation’s infrastructure, President Tinubu known as on people, establishments and residents entrusted with tasks to keep up focus and uphold belief of their service to the nation.
In alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda centered on shared {economic} prosperity for all, the president reaffirmes his administration’s dedication to attaining power sufficiency, enhancing power safety and boosting export capability for Nigeria.