Chief Stanley Osifo, a former All Progressive Congress presidential aspirant, has hailed Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Industries, for his pioneering efforts in transforming the Nigerian economy. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos, Osifo congratulated Dangote on the inauguration of Africa’s largest private mega refinery, saying it will revolutionise Nigerian and African economies by creating value and employment opportunities. Osifo added that Nigerians could accomplish great things when their focus and determination are set on specific goals. He extended his congratulations to Dangote’s team, which worked tirelessly to ensure the completion and inauguration of the world’s largest refinery and petrochemical hub, adding that its success would benefit Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
It is hoped that the refinery will support Nigeria’s aspiration to reduce its reliance on fuel imports. According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) 2020 Refinery Roadmap, the Dangote refinery will facilitate Nigeria’s sub-Saharan African neighbours’ refining activities such as Niger, Chad and Cameroon. Experts anticipate that the refinery will create significant job opportunities, attracting investment both domestically and internationally, and further strengthening Nigeria’s position as a key player in Africa’s oil and gas industry.
While congratulating Dangote, Osifo also commended the stakeholders, whose tireless efforts made this possibility a reality. He pointed out the significance of such pioneering milestones as a symbol to future generations that Nigerians are capable of attaining the unbelievable when they remain steadfast in their goals.
In conclusion, the Dangote refinery is a game-changer for the Nigerian economy and African sub-region, and with further investment and support, the country’s economic diversity and growth are expected to benefit enormously in the coming years.
