By Jemilu Hassan
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The Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms (AYIFER) has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to take immediate action to revive the Kaduna Refinery. This call was made by the National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Bashir Al’Amin, in a statement released in Abuja.
Al’Amin specifically urged the Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kyari, to utilize his powers to rejuvenate the refinery and bring it up to global standards. He emphasized that with the successful rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery and the establishment of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, it is now imperative to focus on reviving the Kaduna Refinery to ensure an even distribution of petroleum products across the country.
“We are calling on Malam Mele Kyari to expedite action on the Kaduna refinery so we can be at par with other regions in the country,” Al’Amin said. “We equally beg the NNPCL to do professional work in rehabilitating the old refinery and deliver a standard and functional petrochemical refinery, not a blending plant.”
AYIFER also cautioned Kyari to resist any temptations that could jeopardize his good image and reputation. The group emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the rehabilitation process.
The call by AYIFER is timely, considering the recent inauguration of the revamped Port Harcourt Refinery, which is now operating at 70% of its installed capacity ¹. The successful rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery will not only enhance the country’s refining capacity but also create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
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