Edo Refinery to begin operation August

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, says the Edo Refinery will commence operation in August this year.

Obaseki who stated this after a tour of the refinery situated in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area on Saturday expressed joy that work on the plant has moved at such a great speed despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said, “Three years ago, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed. You can see that MoU works. So far, I am very impressed that the plant has moved in such a speed.

“Despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the refinery is ready to receive crude oil, ready to process and to deliver refined products.”