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Warri Refinery, Tinubu’s New Year Gift To Nigerians -TMSG
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the reopening of the Warri Refinery as an unexpected new year gift from the President Bola Tinubu administration to Nigerians.
In a statement signed by its Chairman Emeka Nwankpa and Secretary Dapo Okubanjo,the group said it was a pleasant surprise that the first phase of the rehabilitation of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery was completed without a fuss.
It read in part: “Coming within a few weeks of the old 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt refinery going on stream in November, not many Nigerians expected that the 125000 barrels a day Warri Refinery would be restarted soon especially after several missed deadlines on the Port Harcourt plant.
“This is why, like many Nigerians, we were surprised to hear another positive development from the effort initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who in 2021 took the first step towards the complete overhaul of all four government-owned refineries.
“It is easy to recall how several sceptics, particularly politically exposed persons, accused the then President of going on a wild goose chase while others claimed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was simply setting funds aside for the 2023 election under the guise of rehabilitating refineries which they claimed were dead.
“But today, the wisdom of millions of Nigerians in retaining APC in power after President Buhari’s two-term in office, has been proved right with the manner President Bola Tinubu ensured that two of the 4 refineries began operations within his first 18 months in office.
“This, for us, is no mean feat especially as the first two refineries had laid prostate for 16 perfidious years of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administrations spending humongous millions of dollars on suspicious Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) that never turned anything around but only left Nigerians more helpless and hopeless.
“We recall that on assuming office President Tinubu had vowed to not only complete what his predecessor started, but to also ensure that Nigeria becomes a net exporter of petroleum products but naysayers including a former President were dismissive of him.
“Only recently, some people even claimed in the media that Nigeria had wasted a combined sum of $3 billion to overhaul refineries that had not produced a drop of petroleum products.
“While we acknowledge that the Warri refinery is not 100 per cent complete, we remind Nigerians that not many people can remember the last time the plant produced AGO (diesel), Kerosene and naphtha which are now being produced by the Refinery.
“So coming at the dawn of a new year, we urge Nigerians to see the positive development as a new year gift which has set the tone for greater gifts to Nigerians on the watch of President Bola Tinubu.
“We hereby join eager Nigerians to urge the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to ensure accelerated repair works on the Kaduna Refinery and the 150,000 bpd refinery in Port Harcourt in order to bolster Nigeria’s status as Africa’s leading refiner of petroleum products.
TMSG is convinced that the Bola Tinubu administration will take further steps to ensure that the refineries are in safe hands this time to fully actualize the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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