An oil marketer based in Anambra State, Chief Kenneth Maduakor, has urged the Federal Government to prioritize the repair and revival of Nigeria’s refineries, warning that any delay will worsen economic challenges and keep fuel prices high.

In a recent interview, Maduakor said the current approach of depending on fuel imports is no longer sustainable—especially with local refining capacity now expanding through the Dangote Refinery. He argued that without working refineries, there can be no real solution to the rising cost of fuel.

He stressed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has lost its dominant role in the sector, and that restoring the refineries is the only way it can regain influence and help stabilize fuel prices.

Maduakor also criticized the nation’s leadership, blaming poor governance and corruption for the country’s economic struggles. He called on the government to take sincere steps toward reforming the petroleum sector, saying only strong political will and real investment can bring long-term improvements.