President Tinubu Celebrates Warri Refinery Resumption as a Milestone for Nigeria’s Energy Sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed immense joy over the resumption of operations at the Warri Refinery on Monday, marking a significant milestone for Nigerians.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesperson, told PulseNets in a statement that the recommissioning of the state-owned refinery after years of rehabilitation is a cause for celebration.
PulseNets further reported that the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, confirmed on Monday that the refinery, with a capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has officially restarted operations.
Reacting to the development, President Tinubu spoke to PulseNets, expressing his excitement about the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by NNPCL. He described the development as a “remarkable achievement in 2024” that has reinforced Nigerians’ trust in his administration.
Tinubu confidently noted that the Warri Refinery, now operating at 60 percent capacity, is evidence that his administration’s energy efficiency and security initiatives are progressing steadily. He commended the Mele Kyari-led management of NNPCL for their dedication to restoring Nigeria’s status as a leading oil-producing nation.
“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.
PulseNets learnt that the refinery will prioritize the production and storage of essential products such as straight-run kerosene (SRK), automotive gas oil (AGO), and heavy and light naphtha.
President Tinubu further urged NNPCL to expedite the rehabilitation of the Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 barrels per day second refinery in Port Harcourt to solidify Nigeria’s position as a global energy leader.
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The resumption of operations at the Warri Refinery comes just weeks after NNPCL restarted production at the Port Harcourt Refinery, which processes 60,000 barrels per day, on November 26, 2025.
