The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has applauded President Bola Tinubu and the Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari for their achievement on refinery development.
In a statement signed by NANS senate president, Afeez Akinteye, NANS stressed that the operational readiness of the new refinery marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s efforts to address its long-standing challenges in petroleum refining.
According to the statement, the development is a testament to the Federal Government and NNPCL’s commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector for sustainable growth and national self-reliance.
The student group in the statement revealed its plan to pay an on-site visit to the refinery to gain an insight into the facility’s operations, assess its impact on national development, and explore opportunities for collaboration to empower Nigerian youths.
While NANS urged Nigerians across all sectors to extend their support to the NNPCL and the federal government adding that the rehabilitation of this refinery is a step in the right direction.
“Following deliberations at the plenary session of the 86th Senate sitting of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) held at Lagos State University, We extend heartfelt commendation to the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for their visionary strides in ensuring the operationalization of a new refinery in Nigeria. This remarkable development is a testament to their commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector for sustainable growth and national self-reliance.
“The operational readiness of the new refinery marks a critical turning point in Nigeria’s efforts to address its long-standing challenges in petroleum refining. It promises to significantly reduce our dependency on imported petroleum products, ensure the availability of fuel at affordable rates, and contribute to job creation while fostering national economic stability.
“This achievement highlights the focused leadership and pragmatic policies of President Tinubu, whose administration continues to demonstrate resolve in tackling pressing national challenges. It also underscores the competence and dedication of the NNPCL management team in executing critical infrastructural projects that directly benefit Nigerians.
“In alignment with our role as the voice of Nigerian students and an advocate for national progress, the NANS leadership will undertake an on-site visit to the refinery. This visit is aimed at gaining firsthand insights into the facility’s operations, assessing its impact on national development, and exploring opportunities for collaboration to empower Nigerian youths through potential skill acquisition and employment initiatives within the energy sector.
“Furthermore, we urge Nigerians across all sectors to extend their support to the NNPCL and the federal government. The rehabilitation of this refinery is a step in the right direction, but the full realization of its potential, alongside the revival of other dormant refineries, requires collective national commitment. Together, we can chart a path towards energy independence, economic sustainability, and shared prosperity.
“NANS remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for policies and projects that enhance undertake an on-site visit to the refinery. This visit is aimed at gaining firsthand insights into the facility’s operations, assessing its impact on national development, and exploring opportunities for collaboration to empower Nigerian youths the well-being of Nigerian students and contribute to the growth and development of our great nation. We commend President Tinubu and the NNPCL team once again for this groundbreaking achievement and reaffirm our readiness to partner in building a brighter future for Nigeria,” he said.
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