Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), made the announcement during an official tour of the facility on Monday.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the refinery’s reopening follows closely on the heels of the recent rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State.
While addressing the inspection team, Kyari emphasized the progress made at the facility and its ongoing rehabilitation efforts. He stated, “This plant is running. Although it is not 100 per cent complete, we are still in the process. Many people think these things are not real. They think real things are not possible in this country. We want you to see that this is real.”
Kyari’s comments reflect the government’s determination to revitalize Nigeria’s refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products. The Warri Refinery, which has been a critical component of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure, is expected to contribute to the nation’s energy stability as its operations are scaled up.
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The resumption of activities at WRPC is seen as a positive step in the ongoing rehabilitation of Nigeria’s refineries, a key initiative of the NNPCL to address longstanding inefficiencies in the sector and meet local demand for refined petroleum products.
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