The Hope Ambassadors for Peace in Africa Initiative (HAPAI) has commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited for its commitment to boosting domestic refining capacity under the leadership of Engr. Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO).
In a statement, HAPAI praised Kyari’s strides in ensuring energy security and self-sufficiency in petroleum products for Nigeria. The organisation also called for calm across all regions of the country, urging citizens to support the NNPCL GCEO in carrying out his duties.
“Mr. Mele Kyari has shown time and again that he is capable of achieving energy security and self-sufficiency of petroleum products in Nigeria. The organization therefore calls for calm in every region of the country as we allow the GCEO NNPC to carry out his duties for the benefit of all Nigerians,” the statement read.
HAPAI highlighted the revitaliSation and operation of the Port Harcourt Refinery as a significant milestone for the Nigerian petroleum industry. The initiative sees the refinery’s revival as a crucial step towards addressing the challenges of fuel scarcity, promoting economic growth, fostering healthy competition, and reducing the prices of petroleum products nationwide.
“The revitalization and operation of the Port Harcourt Refinery is a huge milestone in the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It marks a journey towards solving the challenges of fuel scarcity, which will lead to economic growth, healthy competition, and price reduction of petroleum products across the country,” HAPAI stated.
The Executive Director of HAPAI, Amb. Frank A. Chinedu, lauded Kyari as a “Hero of Good Governance and Effective Service Delivery,” applauding his leadership alongside the entire management of the NNPC and other stakeholders for this remarkable achievement.
“Amb. Frank A. Chinedu extols Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari as a hero of good governance and effective service delivery. He also commends the management staff of the NNPC and all stakeholders responsible for this great achievement and urges them not to relent in ensuring Nigeria regains its glory as the Giant of Africa,” the statement added.
HAPAI called on all Nigerians to support efforts towards achieving energy independence and economic progress while expressing optimism about the country’s future.
“God bless Africa, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the statement added.
