What revitalisation of Port Harcourt Refinery means for Nigeria – NSE
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The NSE president highlighted the vital contribution of Nigerian engineers to the success of the project. According to Aina, the milestone underscores the exceptional expertise and dedication of Nigerian engineers, showcasing Nigeria engineers’ capacity to deliver large-scale, impactful projects. She added that this served as an inspiration to the engineering community at large.
By Rukayat Adeyemi
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has said revitalisation of the Port Harcourt Refinery marked a pivotal step towards enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth.
NSE, in a statement by its president, Mrs Margaret Aina in Lagos on Thursday also expressed confidence that the rehabilitation of the refinery would spur further growth in Nigeria’s industrial sector, generate job opportunities, promote economic diversification, and enhance local capacity.
The body therefore commended President Bola Tinubu for the successful revitalisation of the refinery.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) on Wednesday announced the Port Harcourt refinery’s resumption of operations following comprehensive rehabilitation.
With an initial processing capacity of 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day, the project is set to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products and strengthen local refining capabilities.
Aina commended the Federal Government’s commitment to rejuvenating vital infrastructure.
She said: “the reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery underscores the government’s dedication to achieving self-sufficiency in petroleum refining and enhancing Nigeria’s energy independence.
The NSE president highlighted the vital contribution of Nigerian engineers to the success of the project.
According to Aina, the milestone underscores the exceptional expertise and dedication of Nigerian engineers, showcasing Nigeria engineers’ capacity to deliver large-scale, impactful projects.
She added that this served as an inspiration to the engineering community at large.
She reaffirmed the dedication of the society to promoting engineering excellence and supporting initiatives that harness Nigerian talent for sustainable national development.
“This significant achievement exemplifies the power of collaboration among government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and professional bodies in driving the nation’s development forward,”she said.
(NAN)
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