Oil workers demand visible results as FG signs new partnership with Chinese firms to revive Warri and Port Harcourt refineries.
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over the latest refinery rehabilitation agreement signed with Chinese firms.
In a statement that reflects growing public frustration, the union declared that Nigerians are exhausted from years of promises, announcements, and multi-billion-naira refinery projects that have produced little or no visible impact. The workers insisted that this latest partnership must not become another failed headline.
The warning follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NNPCL and two Chinese companies aimed at restarting and expanding the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. Reports revealed that the agreement covers rehabilitation, operations, maintenance, and long-term refinery efficiency.
NUPENG stressed that Nigerians expect action, not press releases, especially at a time when fuel prices remain painful for millions of citizens. The union reportedly urged the government to ensure transparency and measurable progress, warning that continuous delays could further destroy public trust in the nation’s energy sector.
The development comes as Nigeria continues to battle dependence on imported fuel despite owning multiple state refineries. Analysts say pressure is mounting on NNPCL to deliver real results, especially with the emergence of the Dangote Refinery changing the country’s refining landscape.
Many Nigerians have also taken to social media to question why the country’s refineries have remained largely inactive for years despite repeated rehabilitation efforts and huge government spending.