Peter Obi has voiced strong support for the Dangote Refinery, urging the federal government to back the project instead of undermining it. He praised Dangote for his remarkable industrial hub encompassing over 15 sectors. In a series of tweets on his verified X page, Obi emphasized that the refinery issue is economic, not political.
He wrote The former presidential candidate highlighted Dangote's significant contributions to Nigeria, calling for the swift resolution of disputes and government support for the refinery's seamless operation. he noted. He stressed the refinery's role in addressing Nigeria's fuel crisis, boosting foreign exchange earnings, and fostering economic growth.
Obi asserted. He praised Dangote's establishment of a remarkable industrial hub in Nigeria, encompassing over 15 sectors. With worsening economic indicators like unemployment, inflation, and forex scarcity, Obi argued that His stance comes as Aliko Dangote faces several crises with government authorities and local crude oil producers amid expectations for the refinery's petrol production to begin by August.
Obi also highlighted the decline in Nigeria's economic performance since 1999, calling for urgent actions to prevent further economic collapse and move from consumption to production. He criticised current leadership for prioritising personal luxuries over addressing national challenges. Obi concluded.
Very recently, Dangote refinery began looking at the prospect of securing crude from fellow Af.
