Human rights activist, Comrade Deji Adeyanju, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent restoration of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries.
He stated that rehabilitating the refineries provides significant relief to Nigerians burdened by the high cost of petroleum products, particularly PMS, emphasizing that the President deserves commendation for the effort.
In a press release issued and shared with journalists on Monday, Adeyanju highlighted that the initiative has the potential to foster competition, which could lead to a reduction in petroleum product prices nationwide.
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Likewise, Adeyanju urged the Presidency to instruct the Army to increase its presence around the country’s oil facilities to safeguard them from oil theft.
The statement read, “Recently, the media was awash with news of the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries and the subsequent production of petroleum product from the Port Harcourt refinery.
“Following my personal confirmation of the veracity of the stories, I am compelled to publicly commend President Bola Tinubu for rehabilitating the refineries.
“At a time when Nigerians are groaning over the huge cost of petroleum products, especially PMS, it is a huge relief to observe that the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries have come back to life, with the possibility of driving competition that will ultimately bring down the prices of petroleum products across the country.
“Having taken steps to revamp the refineries, the President must go further by blocking all illegal exploitation of the nation’s oil resources by non-state actors. It is now obvious that the Nigerian Navy is overstretched and can no longer protect our oil facilities alone.
“In this light, I call on the President to direct the Army to maintain increased presence across our oil facilities and protect them from oil theft.
“While commending Mr. President for the positive steps taken on the refineries, I urge him to take urgent steps to ensure that the life of the average Nigerian is improved, in line with his campaign promises.”
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