President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to expedite the restoration of the Warri and Kaduna refineries, alongside the second Port Harcourt refinery.
Progress on Refinery Rehabilitation
This directive follows the successful rehabilitation of the first Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed petroleum product loading operations on November 26, 2024. The presidency described this milestone as a significant step toward enhancing Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity.
“With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Bola Tinubu urges NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries,” the statement read.
Boosting Energy Security and Economic Growth
The presidency emphasized that revitalizing these refineries will bolster Nigeria’s refining capacity, reduce reliance on imports, and complement the operations of private-sector refineries. Additionally, the administration highlighted its commitment to transforming Nigeria into a key energy hub.
The statement also noted the “unprecedented attention” given to the gas sector, a critical component of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda focused on economic growth and energy security.
Acknowledgments and Future Goals
President Tinubu acknowledged former President Muhammadu Buhari’s role in initiating the comprehensive rehabilitation of the refineries and expressed gratitude to the African Export-Import Bank for financing the projects.
He also commended Mele Kyari, NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer, for his leadership, citing patience, integrity, and accountability as essential in rebuilding the country’s infrastructure.
“Our Renewed Hope Agenda is centered on achieving energy sufficiency, enhancing energy security, and increasing Nigeria’s export capacity,” the statement concluded.
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