Akwa Ibom State Governor Deacon Udom Emmanuel has responded to rising issues in the state as regards to the fuel scarcity which struck the state and other parts of Nigeria as well as other trivial issues in the state.
Mr Udom Emmanuel addressed the issues while giving a speech this morning at a prayer meeting session which took place at the state government house Latter Day Chapel.

speaking on the issue of fuel scarcity the state governor had this to say

“I appeal to the federal government, the solution is simple; empower Akwa Ibom and we’ll give fuel to Nigeria”

He went on further to explain how the prevailing issue of lack of foreign exchange has affected the the marketers of petroleum products.

“

… in Nigeria, there’s serious scarcity of foreign exchange, banks do not have foreign exchange to give to importers of fuel, so even when they pay subsidy, you’ll have the Naira but you need the dollars to use and import petroleum products and banks are not giving them because there’s no foreign exchange.”

he said.

He also advised the country to encourage local refineries while mentioning that about 3 investors from the United States were interested in developing local refineries to better standards in Akwa Ibom State.

In other news, the Governor mentioned his administration’s plan to build a Jetty in Ikot Abasi to compliment the Ibaka Deep Sea Port when completed. He pointed out that it was appalling that the state which boasts of the longest coastline in the sub-region does not have a Jetty.

The governor also spoke on the reason why some parts of the state experience power outage for as long as four days stating that it was due to the fact that there is a lot of renewal projects going on in the sector such as building of new injection stations in some areas and that in other areas there was a need for complete overhauling of power cables as the ones present were mostly dilapidated.

The governor also advised detractors to desist from lies and all forms of calumny while encouraging the state to be steadfast and have faith in his administration.
He also reaffirmed his resolution to remain focused and that he will always put matters affecting the general well-being of the state first.

LiveFromNaija was on ground at the chapel so here’s an excerpt from the event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmyl1k_-1hw


Source: http://blog.livefromnaija.com/akwa-ibom-state-is-capable-of-solving-nigerias-fuel-scarcity-gov-udom-emmanuel/


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Hehn!!!!
I laugh in Chinese

Where do they have oil on land in Aks...imagine a state with about 100% offshore oil talking about siting a refinery..are we looking for a refinery that will triple cost of production at this time??

Akwa Ibom governor should go and sit down..

HopeAtHand:
Where do they have oil on land in Aks...imagine a state with about 100% offshore oil talking about siting a refinery..are we looking for a refinery that will triple cost of production at this time??

Akwa Ibom governor should go and sit down..

They should build the refinery in Osogbo abi?

Before the crude is shipped out is it not sent onshore to be cleaned of debris and sea water?

Dunce

Hmmmm

RevDesmondJuju:




They should build the refinery in Osogbo abi?

Before the crude is shipped out is it not sent onshore to be cleaned of debris and sea water?

Dunce

In Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa, crude oil are mined onshore.if there should be a new refineryto be built, these states should be considerd first because it is more cost effective and also factor the logistics required.

Im not in the mood to engage Idiiots tonight...please do not quote me anymore..

The Governor should discuss that with the FG, Ak State has the financial muscle and is strategically located for a refinery.

I believe that Dangote Refinery and Orient would be on board by 2016 if the are still within schedule.

HopeAtHand:


In Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa, crude oil are mined onshore.if there should be a new refineryto be built, these states should be considerd first because it is more cost effective and also factor the logistics required.

Im not in the mood to engage Idiiots tonight...please do not quote me anymore..

You are silly.

Have you factored the cost of building pipelines from the myriad of oil wells to a single point refinery?

Have you considered the built up areas that you intend passing your pipelines through?

Building a coastal refinery in Akwa Ibom near oil jetties which will be supplied by coastal pipelines is cheaper and far more easier to build.

There is also the gain of transporting refined products via ships to the adjourning coasts for onward transfer in land and even for export.

But you won't know that because you want the refinery in osogbo

RevDesmondJuju:


You are silly.

Have you factored the cost of building pipelines from the myriad of oil wells to a single point refinery?

Have you considered the built up areas that you intend passing your pipelines through?

Building a coastal refinery in Akwa Ibom near oil jetties which will be supplied by coastal pipelines is cheaper and far more easier to build.

There is also the gain of transporting refined products via ships to the adjourning coasts for onward transfer in land and even for export.

But you won't know that because you want the refinery in osogbo

You build pipelines from the offshore rigs to refinery and after refining the products, you move it from the refinery by boats inland to a tank farm/storage facility and then you start selling to tankers.

See the many processes involved with its logistics problems, costs and risks..compare to PH refinery where pipelones are channeled to the refinery where they refine and sell to tankers..which is easier??

Beat it mate, youre a dunce..im done with you, I aint interested in helping you grow this thread,any further.

HopeAtHand:


You build pipelines from the offshore rigs to refinery and after refining the products, you move it from the refinery by boats inland to a tank farm/storage facility and then you start selling to tankers.

See the many processes involved with its logistics problems, costs and risks..compare to PH refinery where pipelones are channeled to the refinery where they refine and sell to tankers..which is easier??

Beat it mate, youre a dunce..im done with you, I aint interested in helping you grow this thread,any further.

Pipelines weaving through built up communities in the Southsouth? Do you know how much it will cost to pay compensation and also maintain monthly security on the pipelines?

Also, you are not seeing the future. Which is the exportation of refined fuels to adjourning African countries.

Shipping refined crude to Lagos instead of by pipeline may appear expensive but you can't beat the volume and zero chance of sabotage.

Try to see beyond your nose

Ode

It'll be nice if you guys can air your views without insulting each other, you all have the right to air your views.



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The two guys arguing on this topic are good brains that is knowlegible about the thread, but they spoilt things by using fowl words. We can't develop like this. I hope you guys know that many people steals from the knowledge you release here and table it in meetings and such people are given accolades for bringing up such
Suggestion? So please, let's argue responsibly, who know the person reading you post might contact you and your life changes for better via the post.

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Idonbilivit

Another scam

your multi billions hospital is not yet working

and you want to solve national problem SMH

LiveFromNaija1:
It'll be nice if you guys can air your views without insulting each other, you all have the right to air your views.
Hello Lalasticlala Afam4eva OAM4J

It's funny how the two of them ended up disgracing themselves

Let them do it, then



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Story for the gods

Would have believed if Rivers state government said it..

omowolewa:


I believe that Dangote Refinery and Orient would be on board by 2016 if the are still within schedule.

And Badagry Petroleum Refinery. That should come on 2018-2019

According to Oyel thieves & Land grabbers...
Akwa ibom is a biafran state

The number one Tribalistic fool on Nairaland

RevDesmondJuju:


GET OUT FROM HERE IMMEDIATELY YOU JEALOUS YORUBA FOOL

FG should give more licence to private companies to build refineries. They in turn can build refineries anywhere or any state they want.
Or allow state governments to build and own refineries. In that case governor Udom can build his own.
A country like Nigeria should not only be exporting crude oil but refined petroleum products as well

Niger delta republic u stand.