Edo Govt Approves Land for NNPC's Proposed Refinery, Petrochemical Plant

 The Edo state government says the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has received a certificate of occupancy (C-of-O) for the construction of its proposed Oredo refinery and petrochemical company in the state.

 

According to a statement on Friday, Mumuni Dagazau, executive vice-president, downstream, NNPC, received the certificate on behalf of the company during a courtesy visit to the Edo government House in Benin.

 

Dagazau commended Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, for his administration’s commitment to providing land and the necessary documentation for the project.

 

He said the proposed refinery aligned with the federal government’s renewed hope agenda, particularly its focus on domestic energy security, reducing dependence on imported petroleum products, and increasing local value addition.

 

 

Dagazau said the project would strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and create opportunities across the downstream petroleum value chain.

 

He added that the refinery would generate employment, promote technology transfer, encourage local participation, and support industrial development in Edo.

 

Dagazau assured the state government that NNPC would work closely with it and other stakeholders to provide the necessary support for the project’s successful completion.

 

 

He described the presentation of the certificate as a demonstration of Okpebholo’s commitment to attracting productive investments to the state.

 

Dagazau expressed confidence that the project would contribute to Edo’s economic growth and Nigeria’s energy security, while demonstrating the benefits of collaboration between the government and investors.

 

Presenting the certificate, Okpebholo expressed delight at the NNPC delegation’s visit and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting investments in the state.

 

The governor said the provision of land for the project was part of his administration’s efforts to attract investors, increase revenue and create employment opportunities.

 

He said the refinery would expand Edo’s commercial base and deliver economic benefits to residents.

 

Okpebholo assured NNPC of the state government’s readiness to support the investment, adding that the project would contribute significantly to Edo’s development.