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Dangote Refinery: For love of country, beyond profit and passion, By Zainab Suleiman OkinoSPECIAL REPORT: In Northwest Nigeria, insecurity is fueling medical desertsKalgwai Fishing Festival set to boost tourism, economic growth in JigawaDangote Refinery: For love of country, beyond profit and passion, By Zainab Suleiman OkinoCritics of the Dangote Refinery might be called “deniers.
The physical existence of the refinery cannot be denied. Located in Ibeju Lekki, the 2,635-hectare complex housing Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is expected to stabilize the market, inspire hope, and showcase Nigeria as a land of opportunity for both domestic and international investors. This monumental project is redeeming Nigeria and Africa’s image, demonstrating the country’s capacity to rise above mere importation, which has long hindered its economy.
The 650,000-bpd refinery, utilizing cutting-edge technology, can meet 100% of Nigeria’s liquid product requirements at full capacity, in addition to producing polypropylene, fertilizer, and other petrochemicals. Naturally, this disruption to the status quo has led to backlash from groups that have long benefited from the current system.PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible.
What drives a businessman who was already successful as a commodity importer to undertake such a massive project? It began with former President Olusegun Obasanjo encouraging Dangote to produce locally what he once imported. This led to the creation of a diversified conglomerate spanning cement production, crude oil and gas exploration, agriculture, and petrochemicals, with operations in at least 10 African countries.
Dangote himself stated, “Our refinery was designed to refine different grades of crude, so we can buy from anywhere. But importation brings in poverty and ships out jobs.” The refinery currently employs 30,000 people, with a target of 100,000, 97% of whom are Nigerians, including young engineers, industrial chemists, and lab scientists who demonstrate proficiency in operating the complex machinery and systems.
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