The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is delighted to celebrate the momentous achievement of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Refinery, for investing in the development of the largest refinery in Africa.
The Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, is set to revolutionize 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.
ACCI recognises the importance of this investment in creating new jobs, improving Nigeria’s economy, and boosting the country’s oil and gas industry. This investment is expected to attract foreign capital and significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on oil imports.
The President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar, applauds 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 Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s unwavering determination to create sustainable value for Nigeria and Africa.
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.
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce commends this outstanding achievement and encourages other entrepreneurs to follow his lead in investing in Nigeria.