Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu on Tuesday has ordered the reactivation of the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries.

The president gave this order following the commencement of production at the Port Harcourt refinery.

A statement by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy said Tinubu celebrates the revival of Port Harcourt refinery.

Onanuga also noted that the president directed the NNPCL to promptly reactivate Warri and Kaduna refineries.

He said Tinubu also appreciates the role played by his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari to rehabilitate the refineries in Nigeria.

“Furthermore, President Tinubu commends the leadership of NNPC Limited’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mele Kyari, whose unwavering dedication and commitment were instrumental in overcoming challenges to achieve this milestone.

“With the successful revival of the Port Harcourt refinery, President Tinubu urges  NNPC Limited to expedite the scheduled reactivation of both the second Port Harcourt refinery and the Warri and Kaduna refineries,” Onanuga said.