The management of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.
In a statement issued over the weekend, the company commended the President’s leadership and the coordinated efforts of key government officials which restored order and stability to the energy sector at a critical moment.
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“Dangote Refinery is grateful to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his intervention, through his Ministers and senior officials, which resulted in the abatement of the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN against the Refinery,” the statement read.
Among the top officials credited for working “tirelessly” to defuse the crisis were Nigeria’s Security Chiefs, led by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Toyin Ajayi; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Mohammed Mohammed.
Also commended were the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Dingyadi; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu; and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, who were praised for their “patriotic and determined efforts into the wee hours of several nights to avert the declared disruption of Nigeria’s energy sector by anarchists and agents of darkness.”
The company extended heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming public support during the crisis.
“To Nigerians of all walks of life, we owe you more than a debt of gratitude. Your support for our righteous cause was both humbling and overwhelming. You gave us hope and reinforced our belief in the Nigerian nation and people as the backbone of our enterprise,” the statement added.
Dangote Refinery also praised its workforce for their loyalty and commitment during the period of industrial tension, noting that operations were not disrupted “even for a second.”
Reaffirming its role as one of Nigeria’s foremost employers, the company highlighted its adherence to international labour standards, competitive compensation, and a commitment to employee welfare and national economic development.
It also commended the Nigerian judiciary for upholding the rule of law and protecting the refinery’s operations in the face of provocation, describing the courts as “the bastion of hope” against “intimidation from sabotaging oligarchs.”
The statement concluded by reiterating the refinery’s unwavering dedication to national service and uninterrupted production.
“Our commitment to the Nigerian nation and our pact with its people remain undiluted, undiminished, and unalterable notwithstanding distractions from detractors and saboteurs,” the company affirmed.