“TINUBU HAILS RESUSCITATION OF WARRI REFINERY, URGES ACTION ON OTHERS”
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed excitement over the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration.
According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), the Warri Refinery returned to operation after several years of inactivity, with President Tinubu expressing determination to ramp up local refining capacity and make Nigeria a hub for downstream industrial activities in Africa.
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had awarded the contract for the complete rehabilitation and overhaul of the four state-owned refineries.
With the 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refinery now operating at 60% capacity, President Tinubu noted that his administration’s comprehensive plan to ensure energy efficiency and security is on course. He praised the Mele Kyari-led management of the NNPCL for working hard to restore Nigeria’s glory and pride as a major oil-producing country.
“The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians. This will further strengthen the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a greater and better future that we promised,” President Tinubu said.
President Tinubu also urged NNPCL to accelerate repair work on Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 barrels per day second refinery in Port Harcourt to consolidate Nigeria’s position as a global energy provider. The Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company will focus on producing and storing critical products, including Straight Run Kerosene, Automotive Gas Oil, and heavy and light Naphtha.
