Federal government speaks on benefits of refineries rehabilitation

The federal government has insisted that the rehabilitation of Warri and Kaduna refineries would boast local production of petroleum products.

Recall that the federal executive council, on Wednesday approved over 1 billion dollar for the rehabilitation of the 2 refineries.

Minister of state, petroleum, Timipre Sylva informed that the project will be in 3 phrases.

He said, the federal government is using the project to raise the economic bar of the nation.

He pointed that the project will be closely maintained to ensure a speedy completion.