Arewa Youths commend FG, NNPC for reviving P’Harcourt Refinery
By Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna
A group, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the operational status of Port Harcourt Refinery.
The group in a press statement issued to journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday, by its national president, Yerima Shettima were reacting to the earlier report that the Rivers State Refinery has commenced operations.
They also applauded the CEO of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Ltd, (NNPCL) Mele Kyari, on what they described as his relentless efforts to address oil shortages across the country, while noting that the remarkable achievement marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s oil industry and heralds a new era of growth, sustainability, and hope for millions of citizens.
Shettima stressed that, “The recent commencement of crude oil processing at the Port Harcourt Refinery, with an impressive installed production capacity of 60,000 barrels per day, represents a significant milestone in our collective journey towards self-sufficiency in petroleum products.
“The refinery’s capacity to load 200 trucks daily with locally refined products is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the Federal Government and the NNPC in revitalizing critical national infrastructure that has long been dormant.
“The implications of this development extend far beyond the immediate benefits of increased local production. With the refinery now operational, Nigeria is poised to reduce its reliance on imported petroleum products, a move that will enhance our economic sovereignty and contribute to the stabilization of fuel prices across the nation.
“This is particularly crucial in light of the global fluctuations in oil prices and the economic challenges that many Nigerians have faced in recent years.
“Furthermore, the revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery is expected to create numerous job opportunities for our youth, thereby addressing the pressing issue of unemployment that has plagued our nation.”
