Brass (Bayelsa), Feb. 6, 2025 – Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has decried the abandonment of the Brass Modern Refinery project in Bayelsa State.
The Minister expressed his displeasure over the state of the refinery while inspecting the project located in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
He also inspected the Ewa-ama road project leading to Brass Petroleum Products Terminal (BPPT).
According to a statement issued on by Nneamaka Okafor, the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Lokpobiri reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to revitalising critical oil and gas projects in the area.
The minister, who was accompanied by Farouk Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), said the completion of ongoing projects in the region was a key mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He said the federal government was determined to ensure that the projects were completed within the President’s first two years in office.
“It is unacceptable that such a strategic project has been left in this state for so long
“The Federal Government remains committed to ensuring that critical oil and gas infrastructure, like the Brass Refinery, is completed to create jobs and drive economic growth in the region.”
The minister engaged with the representatives of the host community, acknowledging their peaceful disposition despite the challenges they have faced.
He urged them to continue supporting the Federal Government’s efforts and assured them that their concerns had been noted.
“I sincerely commend the people of Brass for their patience and cooperation.
“Your support is invaluable, and I assure you that we will work tirelessly to address these issues and bring this project to completion.” (GBN)
