As the KILAF award Festival entered the second day, screening of films contesting for the 2024 Award commenced at the department of theatre art, faculty of communications, Bayero University Kano.

A film produced by Musa Jammaje titled “Princess of Galma was on the screen by 4pm today for hundreds of viewers.

Today’s activities start with a conference as a continuation of day One simultaneously together with master class for those who register for capacity building.

Series of educative papers were presented by schoolers and other stakeholders in the industry.

The master class traditionally attracted stakeholders in the film industry in order to equip themselves with modern techniques of film scripts writing, acting, directing, production and marketing.

Other activities include Arts, Crafts, and products exhibition as well as African kitchen site for varieties of traditional African dishes especially that of the Hausa culture.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of re-streaming the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), signaling the commencement of crude oil processing from the plant and delivery of petroleum products into the market.

On Tuesday, trucks began loading petroleum products which include Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) or diesel and Household Kerosene (HHK) or Kerosene, while other product slates will be dispatched as well.

Speaking during a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of products loading at the Refinery on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the Group CEO, Mr. Mele Kyari described the commencement of the loadout activities as a monumental achievement for Nigeria which signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for the country.

The GCEO particularly thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure energy security for the country.

Kyari also expressed deep appreciation to the NNPC Ltd Board of Directors and the entire staff for their support and commitment, which crystallized into the streaming of the refinery. He also commended the contractors for doing a great job in ensuring that the refinery is delivered despite all challenges.
The GCEO further thanked Nigerians for their patience and for the legitimate expectations on the Company to deliver on the other refineries.

In his remarks, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream & Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed congratulated the NNPC Ltd for the milestone and assured of his agency’s continued support towards the completion of rehabilitation work at the other refineries.

The PHRC rehabilitation project, is an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) project that is aimed at restoring the refinery to full functionality and renewal. It has achieved over 16 million manhours with zero Loss Time Injury (LTI)..

After multiple delays, the Port Harcourt Refinery is finally set to start production.

Checks revealed that the Port Harcourt Refinery has missed seven deadlines for commencing production as of October 2024.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had set multiple dates for the refinery’s operational start, including promises made in March, August, and September 2024, all of which passed without fulfillment.

However, in a message from an impeccable source, seen by newsmen the NNPC said: “Today (Tuesday) marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing. This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation.

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