The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has extended his congratulations to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for successfully revitalising the old Port Harcourt refinery.
After several postponements, the NNPCL announced on Tuesday that the 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery has resumed operations, a development that has sparked widespread excitement among Nigerians.
The NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, who made the disclosure, added that the loading of trucks would start on Tuesday.
“Port Harcourt Refinery begins production. Truck loading starts today, Tuesday,” Soneye said.
Reacting to the development on Wednesday in a post on his X handle, Peter Obi noted that Nigerians are eagerly anticipating the positive impact this revitalisation will have, particularly in terms of reducing the price of petroleum products at the pump.
“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,” he said.
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The former governor of Anambra State also expressed optimism regarding the revival of the Kaduna refinery, calling the news promising.
Obi equally called on the NNPCL to ensure transparency and accountability in the operations of the newly launched Port Harcourt Refinery.
“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.”
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