From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the restart of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC).
An elated Governor Okpebholo described the restoration of the Warri Refinery as a significant milestone in the nation’s petroleum sector.
The Governor praised President Tinubu for his reforms in the sector, noting that they have begun yielding positive results for the advancement of the economy. He also called on Nigerians to support the President’s initiatives.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Okpebholo said: “With the Warri, Port Harcourt, and Dangote refineries working simultaneously, there is hope that the petroleum sector is taking a new turn.
“I want to join other numerous Nigerians to congratulate President Tinubu and the NNPCL under Mele Kyari for successfully reviving the Warri Refinery.
“For me, this is certainly a New Year gift to Nigerians. Edo State will continue to support the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government to restore our national pride and make Nigeria a hub for crude oil refining in Africa.”