
Poor power supply affecting industrialization in Nigeria –Dangote
Aside from electricity, Dangote also blamed inconsistent government policies for Nigeria’s failure to industrialize.
Aside from electricity, Dangote also blamed inconsistent government policies for Nigeria’s failure to industrialize.
Oil marketers in the country have confirmed that they will start lifting Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), from the refinery in few days.
NNPC had informed the management of Dangote Group of its intention to station a team of six to 10 people permanently at the $20 billion refinery.
The refinery idea was conceived 25 years ago to transform the country’s energy landscape and liberate Nigerians from the economic dependence that has been holding the country back.
Refinery will meet the demands of not only Nigerians but also sub-Saharan Africa
Aliko Dangote has even gone public with some of his complaints about the situation.
Aliko Dangote has before now, been into the manufacturing of cement, sugar, noodles, and fertilisers, among other valuable products.
There was a geometric leap in 2023 when the country imported fuel worth $2.08bn.
He was responding to the accusation that the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote leveled against the NNPCL.
“Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery the best way they can,” Mr Dangote says.