The Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri said the federal government will give financial support to licensed private modular refinery owners with proven records.
Lokpobiri who was accompanied by the Executive Secretary, NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote and the MD of Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi during a facility visit to Waltersmith Refinery, Ibigwe, Imo State on Tuesday said the biggest challenge modular refinery have was feed stuck and access to funding.
Lokpobiri assured that the federal government is addressing the problems.
The Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote said the Waltersmith Modular Refinery.
- War on Gaza: Israel close to ceasefire agreement with Hamas as death toll hits 13,000
- Kwara, Bayelsa govs warn NYSC members against night party, truancy
He said the refinery had produced almost 600 million litres of various petroleum products, saying that about 20 trucks leave the refinery on a daily basis.
Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
