THE Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri has met with Aliko Dangote and Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) Farouk Ahmed; the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) Gbenga Komolafe and the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Mele Kyari over issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery.
According to media reports, Lokpobiri, in a statement on his X handle on Monday said he convened a high-level meeting with top executives from Dangote Group, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC) to address the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery.
Lokpobiri, who is the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, said the meeting was a collaborative effort to find sustainable solutions to the challenges affecting the refinery.
He said all parties involved demonstrated a strong commitment to proactive problem-solving and expressed their gratitude for the leadership and timely intervention provided.
“I emphasised the critical importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure the success and optimal performance of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, which is essential for the country’s economic growth and energy security,” he said.
They all thanked the Minister for his leadership and intervention in a bid to resolve the issues.
