President Tinubu Celebrates Warri Refinery’s Reopening, Reaffirms Energy Security Goals
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to achieving energy efficiency and security, emphasizing that his comprehensive energy plan is firmly on track.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu lauded the resumption of operations at the Warri Refinery. The 125,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), now operating at 60% capacity, marks what the President described as a “remarkable milestone” for 2024.
“The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians,” Tinubu said. “This will further strengthen the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a greater and better future that we promised.”
The Warri Refinery’s reopening follows the November restart of the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery, signaling a significant step forward after years of inactivity.
President Tinubu commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and its leadership under Mele Kyari for their commitment to reviving Nigeria’s refining capacity. “I congratulate Mele Kyari and his team at NNPCL for working hard to restore our national pride and make Nigeria a hub for crude oil refining in Africa,” he said.
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s goal of rehabilitating all four state-owned refineries to boost local refining capacity and transform Nigeria into a leading downstream industrial hub in Africa. He called on NNPCL to expedite work on the Kaduna Refinery and the second Port Harcourt Refinery, which has a capacity of 150,000 bpd.
“This development is a remarkable way to end the year, following the feat recorded earlier with the old Port Harcourt Refinery,” he noted.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to making Nigeria a global energy leader and ensuring energy security for the nation. He described the refinery’s revival as a step towards restoring hope and trust in his administration’s vision for a prosperous and self-reliant Nigeria.
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