President Bola Tinubu has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for completing the revitalization of the Port Harcourt refinery, which has commenced crude oil processing after three years of rehabilitation.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said Tinubu lauded the efforts of former President Muhammadu Buhari for initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries.
“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 financing this critical project,” the statement read.
Tinubu also commended Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, for his leadership and dedication in overcoming challenges to achieve the milestone.
Following the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, Tinubu urged NNPCL to expedite the reactivation of the Warri and Kaduna refineries, as well as the second refinery in the Port Harcourt complex.
The president highlighted the importance of petrol production at the refinery in boosting Nigeria’s domestic output and positioning the country as a significant energy hub.
“These efforts will significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries,” Onanuga said. “They will also position Nigeria as a major energy hub, with the gas sector enjoying unprecedented attention under the current administration.”
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to achieving energy sufficiency, enhancing energy security, and boosting export capacity in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also called on public officials and institutions to uphold trust in managing national infrastructure.
