The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has received a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) for its proposed Oredo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited in Edo State.\n<\/p>\n
The certificate was presented to Alhaji Mumuni Dagazau, Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday.\n<\/p>\n
In a statement released on Saturday by the Governor\u2019s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, Dagazau commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration\u2019s commitment to providing the land and necessary documentation for the project.\n<\/p>\n
He said the proposed refinery aligned with the Federal Government\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on strengthening domestic energy security, reducing dependence on imported petroleum products and increasing local value addition.<\/p>\n
Dagazau said, \u201cThe project will strengthen Nigeria\u2019s domestic refining capacity and create opportunities across the downstream petroleum value chain.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would generate employment, promote technology transfer, encourage local participation and support industrial development in Edo.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
He assured the state government that NNPC Ltd. would work closely with it and other stakeholders to provide the necessary support for the successful completion of the project.<\/p>\n
He described the presentation of the certificate as a demonstration of Okpebholo\u2019s commitment to attracting productive investments to the state. <\/p>\n
Dagazau expressed confidence that the project would contribute to Edo\u2019s economic growth and Nigeria\u2019s energy security, while demonstrating the benefits of collaboration between government and investors.\n<\/p>\n
Presenting the certificate, Okpebholo expressed delight at the NNPC delegation\u2019s visit and reaffirmed his administration\u2019s commitment to supporting investments in the state.\n<\/p>\n
He said the provision of land for the project was part of his administration\u2019s efforts to attract investors, increase revenue and create employment opportunities.\n<\/p>\n
According to him, the refinery would expand Edo\u2019s commercial base and deliver economic benefits to residents.\n<\/p>\n
Okpebholo assured NNPC Ltd. of the state government\u2019s readiness to support the investment, adding that the project would contribute significantly to Edo\u2019s development.\n<\/p>\n
The event was attended by top government functionaries and members of the NNPC delegation, including Ikedichi Dick-Nwoke, Chief Downstream Investment Officer; Adaobi Oniwinde, Senior Communications Adviser; and Valentine Marinho, Senior Business Analyst to the Executive Vice President, Downstream, among others.<\/p>\n
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