From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives has reassured its commitment to providing robust and necessary legislative support for the oil and gas sector of the economy.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), Henry Okojie, stated this in Abuja while reacting to the resuscitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery.
Okojie, noting that the development will help address the challenges of fuel scarcity, commended President Bola Tinubu and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, for getting the Port Harcourt Refinery back on stream.
“We are thrilled to express our appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPCL, Mele Kyari, for their tireless efforts in ensuring the Port Harcourt Refinery commences production.
“We are grateful to them for making this project a reality. This monumental achievement marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards energy independence and economic growth. Their contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector will have a lasting impact on the country’s economic development.
“We commend President Tinubu’s leadership and vision, as well as Mele Kyari’s dedication and expertise, in driving this transformative project forward. Their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s refining capabilities is truly commendable. This is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of all stakeholders involved,” he stated.