President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday described the Dangote Refinery as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s economy and a game changer for the downstream petroleum products market in the entire African region.
The president inaugurated the refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which is expected to enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency in refined products and even have a surplus for export.
A statement by Femi Adesina,
special adviser to the President
on Media & Publicity, said that Mr Buhari made the declaration while speaking at the commissioning of the refinery.
Heads of State from Ghana, Togo, Niger, Senegal and a representative of the President of Chad attended the event.
‘‘This mega industry we are commissioning today is a clear example of what can be achieved when entrepreneurs are encouraged and supported and when an enabling environment is created for investments and…