Statesman Calls For Modular Refineries In N’ Delta

Elder Statesman, Rev Sokari Soberekon, has urged the Federal Government to grant licences to both state government and individuals to build modular refineries in the country.
Soberekon, who said this while reacting to the war against illegal oil bunkering by Governor Nyesom Wike, stated the need for those involved in illegal oil bunkering to be given the requisite training on the refining of petroleum product.
He said he supports the war against illegal oil bunkering, noting that the present situation if allowed to continue, would negatively affect the health conditions of Rivers people.
According to him, the establishment of modular refineries will absorb the teeming youths involved in the Kpofire business, adding that the situation will reduce unemployment and also check the soot.
The elder Statesman also urged the government to revert the pump price of petroleum product to 15 kobo per Litre just as it was in 1981.
He noted that in 1981, the pump price was 15 kobo per Litre, adding that then, he even protested against it, arguing that the continous pump price increase has not helped the common man in Nigeria.
He also picked hole in the removal of subsidy, noting that “it will not help anybody”.
“Subsidy should not be removed. Federal Government should go back to the old price of 15 kobo per Litre”, he said.
Soberekon, however, commended Governor Wike for the war against Kporfire and urged Rivers people to support it.

By: John Bibor & Oribim Ibama