Senator Ubah Assures Nigerians Of End To Fuel Scarcity

The lingering issue of fuel scarcity experienced in Nigeria will soon become a thing of the past when the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries become operational by the end of this year.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, gave the assurance to this effect recently while speaking on the issue of fuel scarcity in the country.

He said plans have already been put in place to achieve the target, adding that the Kaduna Refinery would also be operational before the end of next year.

According to him, the completion of the plants and the addition of supply from the 650,000 barrels per day, bpd Dangote Refinery would enable the nation to meet its domestic fuel demand.

The senator also urged the federal government and other stakeholders to work toward the establishment of modular refineries to further expand the nation’s domestic capacity to refine crude oil.

He said: “My mandate is to ensure that the refineries in Nigeria are up and functional. By my involvement, before the end of this year, two refineries will be up and running.

“Also, before the end of next year, the Kaduna refinery will come on stream. Also, the production of jet oil, and tolubricant will be produced by mid-next year.

“I can assure Nigerians that I will tirelessly pursue and ensure that these refineries are up and running before the end of the year. We have set up a technical team to visit the refineries every two weeks in order to meet the set target.”