The President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Mr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, has commended the Chairman of Dangote Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote for investing in the development of the largest refinery in Africa.
Abubakar in a statement said, the ACCI recognises the importance of this investment in creating new jobs, improving Nigeria’s economy, and boosting the country’s oil and gas industry.
He pointed out that the investment is expected to attract foreign capital and significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on oil imports.
The ACCI boss applauded Dangote’s vision and commitment to transforming the Nigerian economy adding that this investment is a game-changer for the Nigerian oil and gas sector and a testament to Dangote’s determination to create sustainable value for Nigeria and Africa.
Abubakar stated that the Chamber celebrates the outstanding achievement and encourages other entrepreneurs to follow his lead in investing in Nigeria.
The Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, is set to revolutionise the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
The refinery, which will have a refining capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, will not only produce high-quality gasoline and diesel, but also petrochemicals and aviation fuel.
The Dangote Refinery is also expected to provide a platform for technological and industrial development, with the promotion of local content in the oil and gas industry.
