PH Refinery: You are magical, Ex-NNPC GMDs tells Kyari during facility visit, say public criticisms misguided
Former Group Managing Directors of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have visited the Port Harcourt refinery, with a verdict that the recent criticisms of the facility which recently recommenced operations were misguided.
The former top NNPC officials, under their forum of former GMDs, commended the efforts of the current management team led by Mr. Mele Kyari, after inspecting the refinery, describing the work done so far as ‘magic.’
Speaking on behalf of the group, Dr. Jackson Gaius-Obaseki, who served as GMD from 1999 to 2003, explained that many critics failed to understand the magnitude of work involved in revamping a facility of that complexity.
He clarified that it was not a routine Turnaround Maintenance (TAM), but a full rehabilitation that modernised a plant originally built in 1965 into what he described as a ‘state-of-the-art’ facility by 2024.
“Some of those who criticise do not understand the extent of the work carried out. They mistake it for the usual turnaround maintenance. This is a complete rehabilitation—transforming a plant built in 1965 into a modern one in 2024. We appreciate the effort,” Gaius-Obaseki was quoted to have said.
On petroleum pricing, Gaius-Obaseki emphasised that petrol pump prices were influenced by crude oil prices and called for public understanding.
He hailed the achievement as a testament to courage and dedication, urging Kyari to remain focused on delivering value to Nigerians.
Other former GMDs present at the meeting included Chamberlain Oyibo, Funsho Kupolokun, and Andrew Yakubu, who were said to have collectively lauded the success of the project.
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