The former 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his full support for the Dangote Refinery, urging the Nigerian government to resolve issues and provide necessary assistance for the project’s success. Emphasizing the critical role of the refinery in Nigeria’s economic future, Obi called for a resolution to conflicts between Dangote Industries and government agencies.
Highlighting the potential impact of the refinery, Obi noted its ability to generate significant revenue and create thousands of jobs, addressing Nigeria’s fuel crisis and boosting foreign exchange earnings. He commended Aliko Dangote for his contributions to Nigeria’s industrial sector and emphasized the importance of supporting and protecting enterprises like Dangote Industries in the current economic climate.
Obi urged the Federal Government to recognize Dangote’s contributions and provide necessary support for the refinery, stating that Dangote’s success is intertwined with that of Nigeria and Africa. Failure to support the refinery would be a setback for the country and the continent as a whole.