Emmanuel Kelvin

Emmanuel Kelvin

Economist and Industry Expert

11:45 am - 12:15 pm

Plenary Session 4: The Lazarus Project: Revitalizing Nigeria's Ailing State-Owned Refineries

This session will examine the state of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries and the continuous, often contentious, issue of their turnaround maintenance (TAM). The discussion will explore the billions of dollars spent on these facilities with little to no result, the challenges of political interference and poor management, and a suggested way forward. The panel will also consider the viability of these refineries in an era of private-sector dominance and their potential role in a liberalized market.