Port Harcourt Refinery Will Start Production By December 2023,Says Presidency

The Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA, the presidency has said.

This was contained in a statement Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President
(Special Duties, Communications & Strategy) after President Tinubu’s fruitful meeting with leadership of labour unions.

President Tinubu had at the meeting gave his commitment to the Labour leaders, assuring them that he would continue to work for the best interest of Nigeria while pleading with the Labour leaders to join hands with him to birth a better and economically buoyant country.

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, had met with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.

“Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.

They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general”, the presidency enthused.