President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL), describing it as a remarkable achievement in 2024 that strengthens Nigerians’ hope in his administration.
The Warri Refinery resumed operations at 60% capacity, producing 125,000 barrels per day, just weeks after the NNPC Ltd. restarted the 60,000 barrels per day Port Harcourt Refinery in November.
This development is a significant step towards President Tinubu’s goal of ramping up local refining capacity and making Nigeria a hub for downstream industrial activities in Africa.
President Tinubu praised the Mele Kyari-led management of the NNPCL for their hard work in restoring Nigeria’s glory and pride as a major oil-producing country.
He also commended the All Progressives Congress-led administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for awarding the contract for the complete rehabilitation and overhaul of the four state-owned refineries.
The President urged the NNPCL to accelerate repair work on the 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 WRPC will focus on producing and storing critical products, including straight-run kerosene, automotive gas oil, and heavy and light naphtha.
This achievement is seen as a significant milestone in President Tinubu’s administration, and it is expected to further strengthen the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a greater and better future.
