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| Rufai Oseni on NNPC’s Refinery Struggles |
So, Rufai Oseni has a point, doesn’t he? We hear about the NNPC’s grand plans all the time—better refineries, improved services, and promises that keep floating around like balloons at a birthday party. But let’s be real. The real test will only come when we see the cracking units of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries actually doing their thing. And as it stands, those units haven’t exactly been setting the world on fire.
Oseni, a well-known voice in Nigerian media, made a pretty bold statement that captures the frustration many Nigerians feel. He’s saying, “I’ll take NNPC seriously when those refineries actually work.” Plain and simple. And it’s not just about the talk. It’s about results. We've been stuck in limbo for an eternity, awaiting tangible results from those lofty promises.
Take a step back. Port Harcourt and Warri refineries are hot-button issues plaguing the nation somehow. They're perpetually stuck in limbo, though. Upgrades have been promised repeatedly, yet many still fill up at stations with prices that seem to skyrocket for no apparent reason.
Now, I’m all for optimism. I really am. But at the same time, we can’t keep getting excited about promises that don’t quite come through. NNPC needs to show us something more than just lofty ideas. Oseni’s frustration is valid. Let's be real, most of us are pretty much on the same page.
Nigeria's energy sector needs radical transformation—something fierce. If NNPC can't get refineries operational, how can they be trusted with bigger responsibilities? It's about accountability now. No more waiting for someday to arrive. NNPC must put its money where its mouth is.
Discuss this already. Your perspective on it is what I'm after. We've trodden similar paths before, but perhaps there's a glimmer of hope now, so share.