{"id":133615,"date":"2024-10-09T11:01:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T10:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/niger-delta-youths-fume-over-continued-delay-in-resumption-of-port-harcourt-refinery"},"modified":"2024-10-09T12:03:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T11:03:08","slug":"niger-delta-youths-fume-over-continued-delay-in-resumption-of-port-harcourt-refinery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/niger-delta-youths-fume-over-continued-delay-in-resumption-of-port-harcourt-refinery","title":{"rendered":"Niger Delta youths fume over continued delay in resumption of Port Harcourt Refinery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Niger Delta Youth Network, NDYN, has expressed disappointment over the inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to commence fuel production at the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p>The group said they are worried that despite numerous promises, the refinery has failed to function.<\/p>\n<p>The refinery had failed to commence operations after about six postponements as of August this year.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement by its convener, Dakuku Francis, the youth group lamented that the recurring failure by the NNPCL \u201cconfirms that a cabal within the company is deliberately scheming to exploit the region\u2019s crude oil producers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The group demanded action from the company, insisting that there are concerns that the repeated delays may be part of plots by the NNPCL to exploit the region\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n<p>Francis alleged plans by stakeholders in the sector to utilize the Port Harcourt refinery as a blending company.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the failure to provide a clear timeline for the commencement of fuel production has created uncertainty and distrust among stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>Francis said: \u201cThe NNPCL\u2019s lack of transparency and accountability has exacerbated regional tensions. We are demanding answers and action from the company, the repeated delays are part of a larger plot to exploit our region\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe failure to provide a clear timeline for the commencement of fuel production has created uncertainty and distrust among stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NNPCL\u2019s silence on the reasons behind the repeated delays and broken promises has raised questions about the company\u2019s commitment to the region\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are concerned that the company\u2019s actions may be driven by a desire to use Port Harcourt as a blending company where Kyari and his cronies will bring imported fuel into the country, mix it with chemicals and sell to the people of the Niger Delta region at the detriment of their health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Niger Delta Youth Network, NDYN, has expressed disappointment over the inability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to commence fuel production at the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State. The group said they are worried that despite numerous promises, the refinery has failed to function. 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