Prominent politician Rabiu Kwankwaso has urged the Nigerian government to ensure the success of the Dangote refinery, warning against any actions that could jeopardize its operations.
Kwankwaso criticized the actions of certain government officials, describing the scrutiny and fuss over the refinery’s integrity as unfortunate. He emphasized the refinery’s critical role in meeting Nigeria’s energy needs and ensuring economic stability.
Founder Aliko Dangote recently accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of allegedly hindering the refinery’s functionality. In response, Kwankwaso stressed the importance of government support for such a significant project.
Sharing his views on X, Kwankwaso said, “I was privileged to visit the magnificent Dangote Refinery, and I was marvelled by the sheer commitment that went into the quality of its establishment. This 650,000 bpd refinery is essential for our energy needs and economic stability, and it must be protected from all forms of threat.
“The creation of unnecessary fuss around its integrity by some vested interests is very unfortunate, and it stands to undo all the years of hard work to maintain the fragile investor confidence in our economy. It’s time for us to rally around this National Asset to ensure that the monumental project does not fail. It cannot fail, and the Nigerian government must understand this by demonstrating fairness and confidence in both domestic and foreign critical investments.”
