Federal Government Reaffirms Support for Dangote Refinery
Government leaders pledge continued support for Dangote Refinery as officials highlight its role in Nigeria’s energy and industrial growth.
The Federal Government has promised continued cooperation with Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals to support Nigeria’s energy security, industrial development and economic growth.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the assurance during a visit to the refinery in Lekki, Lagos, alongside Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and officials from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC).
Ekpo said the government would maintain strong policy and regulatory support for investments that contribute to national progress. He described the Dangote Refinery as a major industrial achievement and a source of national pride.
After touring the facility, the minister said the project showed the value of supporting Nigerian-owned investments that create jobs, strengthen energy supply and transform the economy. He said, “What we have come to see today is an eye-opener. A Nigerian has taken us to this level. Whether in terms of employment or providing for the nation’s needs, this is something we should all be proud of,” Ekpo said.
NUPRC Board Chairman Magnus Abe also praised the project, describing the Dangote Refinery as one of Nigeria’s most impressive industrial achievements. He said many Nigerians had yet to fully understand the scale of what had been accomplished.
Group Vice President, Oil & Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, thanked the delegation for visiting despite heavy rainfall. He said the refinery reflects Aliko Dangote’s vision of helping Nigeria process its natural resources locally instead of exporting raw materials and importing finished products.
Edwin explained that the refinery was built to support Africa’s industrial growth through globally competitive production. He added that the facility uses advanced technology designed to meet strict European Union and US Environmental Protection Agency standards.
The refinery includes environmental monitoring systems and emissions control technology aimed at producing cleaner fuels. Edwin said, “Our objective has never been simply to build the largest refinery in Africa. It has always been to build one of the world’s best, producing cleaner fuels that improve public health, protect the environment and position Nigeria as a leading global refining and manufacturing hub,” he said.
The Dangote Refinery recently reached a sustained processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and continues supplying local markets while exporting refined products internationally.
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