By Ijiyode Oyin
The Dangote Refinery, a $20 billion project headed by billionaire Aliko Dangote, has officially begun petrol production, marking a important milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector.
This development is expected to relieve the ongoing petrol scarcity that has affected the nation, offering much-needed relief to millions of Nigerians.
“This refinery will fuel growth, development, and prosperity by allocating energy to our people,” said Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, during a press conference on Wednesday.
Dangote expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu’s administration for fostering an environment conducive to the success of the enterprises.
“I salute the people of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu’s government for creating the conditions that allowed us to achieve this exceptional task. This refinery will drive growth, development, and prosperity to our people,” Dangote stated.
He also praised Tinubu for the “Naira for crude, Naira for product” initiative, which he believes will support the Naira by lessen the demand for dollars by 40%. Dangote added