By Deborah Omianwele.
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), calling it a significant achievement in 2024. He stated that the development has renewed Nigerians’ confidence in his administration’s commitment to driving energy sector reforms.
The Warri Refinery resumed operations today, following NNPCL’s earlier success in restarting a 60,000 barrels-per-day unit at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November. This milestone comes after years of inactivity at WRPC and represents a key step toward increasing Nigeriaβs domestic refining capacity.
President Tinubu emphasized that his administration remains dedicated to transforming the country into a hub for downstream industrial activities in Africa, reducing reliance on fuel imports and boosting economic growth.