President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re- opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Monday, described the development as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration.

“Today, the Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day at the Port Harcourt Refinery in November.

“With Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) going into operation after several years of inactivity, President Tinubu has once again expressed his administration’s determination to ramp up local refining capacity and make Nigeria a hub for downstream industrial activities in Africa.

“The All Progressives Congress-led administration of President Muhammadu Buhari awarded the contract for the complete rehabilitation and overhaul of the four state-owned refineries,” the statement said.

President Tinubu noted with confidence that with the 125,000 (bpd) Warri Refinery now operating at 60% capacity, his administration’s comprehensive plan to ensure energy efficiency and security is entirely on course. He praised the Mele Kyari-led management of the NNPCL for working hard to restore Nigeria’s glory and pride as a major oil-producing country.

“The restart of Warri Refinery today brings joy and gladness to me and Nigerians. This will further strengthen the hope and confidence of Nigerians for a greater and better future than we promised.

This development is a remarkable way to end the year following the feat recorded earlier with the old Port Harcourt Refinery. I am equally happy that NNPC Limited is implementing my directive to restore all four refineries to good working condition.

“I congratulate Mele Kyari and his team at NNPCL for working hard to restore our national pride and make Nigeria a hub for crude oil refining in Africa,” President Tinubu said.

President Tinubu enjoined NNPCL to accelerate repair work on Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 (bpd) second refinery in Port Harcourt to consolidate Nigeria’s position as a global energy provider.

WRPC will focus on producing and storing critical products, including Straight Run Kerosene (SRK), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and heavy and light Naphtha.

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Man just doing all he has to do as a southern President

Governor Alex Otti has provided clarity on the proposed Abia airport project at Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North, stating that the initiative is primarily a federal project.

Speaking at a media briefing on Friday night in Umuahia, Otti explained that while the federal government originally planned to construct an airstrip in the state, his administration successfully persuaded the federal government to scale it up to a full-scale airport.

The state government has committed to supporting the project by building a runway, which distinguishes an airstrip from an airport. However, the Governor emphasized that the project remains a federal undertaking, with no shared financial burden between the state and federal governments.

The airport project is set to be launched on Tuesday by the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo. Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to the federal government for the initiative.

Regarding the forensic audit of his predecessor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, which revealed the alleged mismanagement of N10 billion on a non-existent airport project, Otti confirmed that investigations are still ongoing. He revealed that certain officials from the former administration have been questioned by anti-graft agencies, assuring that the matter has not been ignored.

On the decision to abandon the proposed airport site chosen by previous administrations, Otti explained that the location has now become a built-up area, making it unsuitable for an airport.

Constructing an airport there would require demolishing existing structures and paying compensation to landowners. The new site, he stated, is strategically located between Aba and Umuahia, and the state government plans to compensate the landowners.

The Governor dismissed the protests against the new airport site as politically motivated, claiming they stem from individuals who feel threatened by his administration’s success in accomplishing what they could not during their tenure.

Governor Otti also touched on several other state issues. He confirmed that the 2024 budget had exhausted allocations for road projects, including the Ariam Usaka ring road in Ikwuano, but assured that the project is included in the 2025 budget.

He further announced that the promised 13th-month salary for state workers will be paid alongside their December salary to ease financial strain during the holiday season.

On education, Otti revealed plans to establish 20 smart schools in the state to enhance the quality of education, one of his administration’s key development pillars. He also highlighted plans to recruit more teachers, particularly for rural schools, and is considering special welfare packages for rural educators.
Lastly, Otti vowed to implement the recommendations from the White Paper on the Visitation Panel of Abia State University, Uturu.