The Nationwide Civil Society Coalition, the physique of CSOs in Nigeria on Monday famous that it has deliberate to go to the Port Harcourt refinery by January 2025 for unbiased evaluation.
The physique stated a 50-man committee has been arrange on this regard.
In response to a press release by the Head of the NCSCN, Blessing Akinsolotu, the go to grew to become paramount following experiences from sure quarters doubting the integrity of the refinery.
Recall that the inauguration of the 60,000 barrel-per-day manufacturing capability plant by the Chief Govt Officer of the Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm Restricted, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.
This was after $1.5bn was accredited in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the power.
In the course of the re-opening of the power, there was lifting of petrol to the thrill of the cheering crowd.
The assertion by the coalition reads, “It will be recalled that NNPC Ltd, just some days in the past in a historic achievement, introduced having exceeded its set revenue projection for the yr 2024. The agency declared a whooping N3.29 Trillion, the best in its historical past up to now.
“Nigerians desired useful Refineries to alleviate sufferings of the Folks occasioned by incessant shortage of Petroleum Merchandise, particularly throughout the festive season, to which NNPCL and the PHRC have contributed immensely.
“It may be seen that throughout the nation inside this yuletide season, there’s outstanding stability in provides and distribution of Petroleum Merchandise at stipulated costs, in contrast to earlier years. This can be a good testomony to the management competence on the NNPCL, coupled with the performance of the PHRC.
“Moreover, NCSCN has perfected preparations to steer a 50-man Strategic Stakeholders/Head of Civil Society Organizations on an Impartial Evaluation Go to to the PH Refinery in January 2025 to work together with the Administration with a view to furnish the Citizenry with first-hand details and figures regarding Manufacturing Capability and Operational Data of the Refinery. The findings at this strategic Working Go to shall be made public globally for the avoidance of doubts by Nigerians and curiosity teams.”