Our Reporter, Abuja
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 generalelection, Mr Peter Obi, has praised the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, for at last fulfilling its promise of revamping the Port Harcourt refinery after many flip-flops on the matter.
The promise was fulfilled Tuesday when the Refinery finally came back on stream with the resumption of fuel production after the missing of several deadlines.
But taking to his official X account on Wednesday, Obi congratulated NNPC for ultimately fulfilling its promise of bringing the refinery back to life.
“I wish to congratulate the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for fulfilling the long-standing promise of revamping the old Port Harcourt refinery.
“The refinery, which comes on stream today boasts an installed production capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Approximately 200 trucks are expected to load products daily from the refinery.
“Nigerians now await the corresponding impact and benefits on pump prices and the overall economy.
“Additionally, news of the Kaduna refinery’s revival is promising, as it is expected to boost productivity, improve transportation, and alleviate economic burdens across the country.
“While we acknowledge these achievements as a step in the right direction, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of transparency in the operations of the NNPC.
“Nigerians deserve clarity and accountability regarding the management of the nation’s vital oil resources, ensuring that the benefits of increased refining capacity reach every Nigerian and that the gains are used to support long-term development.
“A new Nigeria is POssible! -PO,” the politician wrote.
