A resolution to investigate the poor state of the refineries followed a motion brought before the Senate through a point of order by Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf (APC, Taraba State). Adopting the motion titled, “The Moribund Refineries In The Country,” the Senate mandated three of its committees to investigate them and report back to it. In his presentation, Yusuf said billions of dollars have been spent on TAM of the refineries, but added that they still face total collapse. “There is negligence on the part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in the non-functioning of the nation’s refineries. “Accordingly, the Senate resolved to investigate their non-performance, urging the NNPC to do total overhaul of the refineries,” he added.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2020 04:30 UTC