….Hails Tinubu’s Sustained Support For Local Refineries
By Attah Ede
Foremost Ijaw national leader and founder of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark has applauded President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for the successful completion of the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria.
Pa Clark further stated that the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) on 3rd September 2024 and the commencement of supply to the entire Nigeria starting from 15th October, 2024 by the Dangote Refinery must be commended.
Dangote refinery had on Sunday 15th, September, commenced sale of PMS to its sole distributor ,the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd(NNPCL) for onward sells to petrol retailers.
Commending the company’s efforts on Tuesday, the elder statesman, in a statement, maintained that it has become clear to all Nigerians that Alhaji Dangote’s pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation have once again positioned Nigeria on the global stage.
He explained that at his age, he was unable to go physically to visit the refinery, but however said, going by all the information, the impact of this project on the nation’s energy security, employment, and economic development will be felt by generations to come.
Chief Clark therefore urged all other entrepreneurs to show similar commitment to national development and upliftment of Nigerians.
He remarked that this significant milestone will greatly boost the Nigerian economy by increasing domestic production, reducing reliance on imports, and creating thousands of jobs for young people.
” If things go well as we are told, the shame and pain of long queues at filling stations will soon become a thing of the past.
“Even as I wait for Aliko Dangote to establish similar presence through projects in the Niger Delta, I also take this avenue to commend him for his continued works of philanthropy, including the distribution of rice to all parts of Nigeria.
“Let me also extend my congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, under whose leadership this remarkable achievement has been realized. I urge Mr. President to continue supporting this laudable effort and all similar projects in the national oil and gas industry.
“Especially, there must be regular access to enough crude oil to service this 650, 000 barrels per day refinery and all other new ones. In addition to this, the regime of pricing must not inflict more suffering on Nigerians. In most countries of the world, certain goods which they produce are easily affordable to their citizens. President Tinubu, this must not be different here in Nigeria.
“Let me also remind Mr. President, that this is also an opportunity to reopen the policy of creating of Modular Refineries in the Niger Delta to compliment the Dangote Refinery. This policy of Modular Refineries is one that was already endorsed by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, with a promise to create a Special Fund.
“I once more convey my heartfelt congratulations on this remarkable achievement to all Nigerians as national pride returns to us after nearly 30 years of importing all petroleum products”, the Ijaw leader stated.
Meanwhile the leader of Ijaw nation has equally commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Dangote, and their entire teams involved in this groundbreaking project continued success and look forward to seeing its positive impact on the nation.
He particularly congratulated Mr. President , under whose leadership this remarkable achievement was realized and urged him to continue supporting this laudable effort and all similar projects in the national oil and gas industry.
He appealed that there must be regular provision of crude oil to service the 650, 000 barrels per day Dangote refinery and all other new ones.
“In addition to this, the regime of pricing must not inflict more suffering on Nigerians. In most countries of the world, certain goods which they produce are easily affordable to their citizens. President Tinubu, this must not be different here in Nigeria.
” I once again, on behalf of the people of the South South geopolitical zone, extend my very big congratulations and commendation to Alhaji Aliko Dangote”, he stated
