Modular Refineries Begin Operations In Rivers, Delta, Soon

The Federal Government has re-stated its commitment towards the actualisation of the modular refineries project, with a commencement from Rivers and Delta States soon.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande, which was made available to journalists, disclosed that the information was part of the highlights of a meeting of the Niger Delta Interministerial Committee presided over by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa at the weekend.
The statement also indicated that the Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State would commence academic activities for the 2017/2018 academic year with 196 students.
According to the statement, “one set of the modular refinery package shipment has since arrived in Nigeria, and after undergoing clearance at customs, would be installed in Delta State, while another set, which is expected to arrive the country in April this year, would be installed in River State.”
He added that the operations of the modular refineries would involve the communities where they were located.
He said the modular refineries are intended to create job opportunities for youths in the Niger Delta region.
The statement further disclosed that in December last year, the committee received a report that 38 licensed privately- financed greenfield and mini modular refineries investors had so far indicated interest in the establishment of refineries in the region, with at least 10 of the licensed refineries investors at an advanced stage of development”.

Taneh Beemene