President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on November 26, 2024.
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 its confidence in financing the critical project.
The president commended 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 urged NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.
He said the efforts would significantly enhance domestic production capacity alongside the contributions of privately-owned refineries and make the country a major energy hub, with the gas sector also enjoying unprecedented attention by the administration.
The president underscored 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 called on 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 reaffirmes his administration’s commitment to achieving energy sufficiency, enhancing energy security and boosting export capacity for Nigeria.