By Victor Ahiuma-Young

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has commended the successful re-streaming of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), describing it as a significant milestone in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

In a statement signed by its President, Prince Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, NUPENG lauded the leadership and commitment of Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), for spearheading transformational changes in the sector.

The union highlighted that the re-streaming of the Warri Refinery follows the successful revival of the Port Harcourt Refinery a month earlier, both achievements reflecting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

The statement read: “On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) and the entire membership of NUPENG, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari, and the management of the NNPCL on the successful re-streaming of the Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals Company after several years of dormancy.

“This remarkable achievement is a testament to the transformative agenda of President Tinubu’s administration in the Oil and Gas Industry. The revival of the Warri Refinery marks another significant milestone, instilling renewed confidence and optimism within the sector.”

NUPENG pledged to continue its collaboration with stakeholders to advance the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

“We look forward to sustained progress and cooperation in our shared mission to enhance the sector,” the statement concluded.

The union’s endorsement underscores the growing optimism in the industry as Nigeria’s refineries gradually return to operational capacity.