Minister of state for Petroleum Resources Dr. Ibe Kachikwu
said he will quit from the government if he fails to deliver on the promise to
end fuel importation in Nigeria by 2019.
Speaking in an interview on BBC World Service programme, HardTalk,
on Monday, Kachikwu vowed he would deliver on the refineries and that he was
committed to also deliver a future for oil that makes sense for Nigeria.
Asked by the programme anchor when Nigeria was going to be
self-sufficient in terms of refining petroleum, the following conversation
ensued:
Kachikwu: I have stated it, 2019 is the target.
BBC: You are running out of time because you know that we
are near now.
Kachikwu: Don’t worry; I put the date, I will work it.
BBC: And if you don’t achieve it, you will walk (away)?
Kachikwu: Yes! Of course that is the reason why you are in
government.
The minister said since he took office one-and-half year
ago, he has been able to get the refineries back to begin to produce 7 million
litres of petroleum product compared to zero previously.
“I have delivered on everything since I came to office. First, I took NNPC and moved them into a profit making organization first time in history and reshaped the organization. I removed cash call deficit of over $6bn, negotiated it. Everything that I have promised since coming into office, I have delivered. I will deliver on the refineries and I am committed to that and I will also deliver a future for oil that makes sense for Nigeria,” he said.Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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You will not have to resign...NIGERIA will vote APC out.
ReplyDeleteBad belle... Your achievement revolves around bad news. Shame on you. May God allow Nigeria become self sufficient in fuel production by 2019. Amen
DeleteDon't get me wrong, it will be self sufficient by 2019 but I'm against the statement where by you make promises when your tenure runs out. The statement would have been lauded had he not included 2019.
DeleteWas he made a minister to stay forever? What makes him think he will be minister beyond 2017?
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