Peter Obi Calls For Transparency As Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes Operations

Peter Obi Calls For Transparency As Port Harcourt Refinery Resumes OperationsPeter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has congratulated the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) for the successful revitalization of the old Port Harcourt refinery.

On Tuesday, NNPCL announced that the Port Harcourt Refinery, with a capacity to process 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, has resumed operations. This development has been met with excitement across the country, with many Nigerians hopeful that it will signal the end of the reliance on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

In a statement on Wednesday, Peter Obi welcomed the refinery’s reopening but emphasized that Nigerians are waiting for tangible benefits, particularly in terms of reduced pump prices for petroleum products.

“The refinery, which has now resumed operations, boasts an installed production capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, with about 200 trucks expected to load products daily,” Obi noted. “Nigerians are now looking forward to seeing the corresponding impact on pump prices and the wider economy.”

Obi also expressed optimism about the revival of the Kaduna refinery, stating that it holds the potential to enhance productivity, improve transportation, and ease the economic burdens facing Nigerians.

While acknowledging these developments as positive steps, Obi stressed the need for transparency in the operations of NNPCL. “It is crucial that there is clarity and accountability in the management of the nation’s oil resources. Nigerians deserve to see how these gains from increased refining capacity will be used to benefit the people and support long-term development.

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