Port Harcourt Refinery: Group demands action on Kaduna, Warri refineries

As reactions continue to trail the resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to prioritise resuming operations at the dormant Kaduna and Warri Refineries.

This, it said, will further boost Nigeria’s refining capacity and reduce reliance on imported petroleum products.

Executive Director of the Council, Blessing Akinlosotu, stated this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday.

The Council also acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to reforming and transforming the petroleum sector.

“The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria commends the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) for surpassing its revenue targets, reaching an impressive 14 trillion naira this year. This achievement marks the highest revenue recorded by the corporation, alongside the successful re-streaming of the Port Harcourt Refining Company.

“The Council lauds the efforts of all contributors to this success, especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose visionary leadership has been instrumental in transforming the Petroleum Sector. NCSCN remains optimistic that this achievement will drive further progress, and prosperity, ensuring Energy Security for Nigeria.

“Furthermore, the Council encourages NNPC Limited to continue enhancing its Corporate Social Responsibility, particularly in Host Communities, to guarantee hitch-free production.

“The Council reaffirms our commitment to collaborating with the Government, NNPC Ltd., and other stakeholders to ensure a bright and sustainable Energy future for Nigeria,” he said.