The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, says the N10.5 billion Brass Petroleum Products Terminal project is expected generate to 6,000 jobs.
Kyari spoke at a ceremony to mark the execution of shareholders agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Zed Energy for the establishment of a 50 million litre Petroleum Products Terminal in Brass, Bayelsa State at the weekend.
The N10.5 billion Brass Petroleum Products Terminal project will deliver an automated 50 million litre depot with two-way product jetty, automated loading bay, and six automated tanks for storage of 30 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 20 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK).
This was contained in the statement that Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Dr. Kennie Obateru, issued yesterday.
The statement quoted Kyari as saying: “This Terminal will create 1,000 direct jobs during the construction phase, and over 5,000 indirect jobs during its operation. Considering the potential for employment when completed, this will definitely reduce youth restiveness in the Niger Delta area and will also address the problem of illegal refining in the area.”
Speaking, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his giant strides in the Niger Delta, which is making a huge impact on the people of the area.