President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed delight over the resumption of operations at the Warri Refinery, describing it as a moment of joy for him and Nigerians.
In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu celebrated the reopening of the state-owned refinery, which had undergone years of rehabilitation. The announcement followed confirmation by the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, that the refinery, with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day (bpd), had resumed operations.
The President commended the development, calling it a significant milestone in 2024 and a testament to his administration’s commitment to energy efficiency and security. He noted that with the Warri Refinery now operating at 60% capacity, his government’s comprehensive energy plan is steadily progressing.
Tinubu praised the leadership of Mele Kyari and the NNPCL for their dedication to restoring Nigeria’s status as a major oil-producing nation. He highlighted the refinery’s focus on producing critical petroleum products, including straight-run kerosene (SRK), automotive gas oil (AGO), and heavy and light naphtha.
“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 than we promised. This development is a remarkable way to end the year, following the earlier milestone achieved with the old Port Harcourt Refinery. I am equally happy that NNPCL is implementing my directive to restore all four refineries to good working condition,” Tinubu said.
The President urged NNPCL to expedite repair work on the Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 bpd second refinery in Port Harcourt to solidify Nigeria’s standing as a leading energy provider in Africa.
The Warri Refinery’s resumption comes weeks after NNPCL successfully restarted operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery, which has a capacity of 60,000 bpd.
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