Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify support for the development of modular refineries in the Niger Delta, as part of efforts to expand domestic refining capacity and deliver tangible benefits to host communities.

It urged the federal government to review and activate the proposed Modular Refinery Development Fund to accelerate local refining and promote inclusive growth across oil-producing areas.

Chairperson of the forum, Godknows Igali, made the call during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.

PANDEF is the apex socio-political body of Nigeria's South-South geopolitical zone,

Mr Igali said recent policy shifts in the oil and gas sector provide an opportunity for the...