NNPC Receives C-Of-O For Proposed Edo Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has received a Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) for its proposed Oredo Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited in Edo State.

The Executive Vice President, Downstream, NNPC Ltd., Alhaji Mumuni Dagazau, received the certificate on behalf of the company during a courtesy visit to the Edo State Government House in Benin City on Friday.

Dagazau commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for providing the land and necessary documentation for the project, describing the gesture as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to attracting productive investments to the state.

He said the proposed refinery aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its focus on strengthening domestic energy security, reducing dependence on imported petroleum products and promoting local value addition.

According to him, the project will boost Nigeria’s refining capacity, create employment opportunities, facilitate technology transfer and stimulate industrial development across Edo State.

Dagazau assured the state government of NNPC Ltd.’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

He expressed confidence that the refinery would contribute to Edo’s economic growth and Nigeria’s energy security.

Presenting the certificate, Governor Okpebholo expressed delight at the NNPC delegation’s visit and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investors.

He said the provision of land for the project was part of deliberate efforts to attract investments, expand the state’s revenue base and create employment opportunities for residents.

The governor noted that the refinery would strengthen Edo’s commercial and industrial base, while assuring NNPC Ltd. of the state government’s continued support for the project.

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.