President Tinubu expressed assurance that with the Warri Refinery currently running at 60% capacity and producing 125,000 barrels per day, his administration’s thorough strategy for enhancing energy efficiency and security is progressing as planned. He commended the management team of NNPCL, led by Mele Kyari, for their dedicated efforts to reinstate Nigeria’s status and pride as a prominent oil-producing nation.
The president said, “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 that we promised. This development is a remarkable way to end the year following the feat recorded earlier with the old Port Harcourt Refinery. I am equally happy that NNPC Limited is implementing my directive to restore all four refineries to good working condition.
“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.”
President Tinubu urged NNPCL to expedite the repair efforts on the Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 barrels per day second refinery in Port Harcourt, emphasizing the importance of strengthening Nigeria’s role as a key player in the global energy market.