Warri Refinery Restoration Is A Testament Of Renewed Hope – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has lauded the restoration of the Warri Refinery as a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s petroleum sector, describing it as a New Year gift to the nation.  

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Tuesday, Okpebholo congratulated President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for successfully reviving the 125,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company.  

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“The restoration of the Warri Refinery represents a significant turnaround in our nation’s petroleum sector. I commend President Tinubu for his visionary reforms, which are already delivering positive economic results. This development gives hope for a new era in the oil and gas industry,” the statement read.  

Okpebholo expressed optimism about the combined impact of the Warri, Port Harcourt, and Dangote refineries operating simultaneously, emphasizing that these efforts signal a promising future for Nigeria as a hub for crude oil refining in Africa.  

He added, “This accomplishment is a testament to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government, and Edo State will continue to support initiatives aimed at restoring national pride and economic growth.”  

The governor called on Nigerians to support the Tinubu administration in its efforts to enhance the country’s economic landscape and ensure sustainable development.