The state-owned Port Harcourt Refinery has officially started producing petroleum products.
This development was announced by Olufemi Soneye, the spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited, on Tuesday.
Soneye also confirmed that truck loading operations would commence today.
In his statement, Soneye added that efforts are underway to bring the Warri Refinery back into operation.
“Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing. This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation.