Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has issued a warning against any actions that could delay the progress of the Dangote Refinery.
He revealed this in a post on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) yesterday. Atiku highlighted the significance of the refinery as a vital private sector initiative aimed at addressing Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs.
He emphasized the importance of safeguarding such investments from any deliberate interference.
Atiku stated, “Each parent eagerly awaiting the arrival of a child will dutifully undertake the necessary measures to ensure that the nurturing and development of this precious blessing remain a primary focus. This fundamental principle applies equally to investments, whether they be local or international in nature.”
He further warned against any actions that could slow down the progress of the refinery, especially amidst the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery management and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) over crude oil allocation.
“I am cautious in considering any deliberate attempts to impede the progress of the Dangote Refinery, a significant private sector project positioned to meet our energy and forex needs,” Atiku wrote.
He called on Nigerians to stand united in ensuring that the benefits of the refinery are fully realized.
“Alongside numerous fellow citizens of goodwill, I call upon all Nigerians to take resolute actions to provide reassurance that both internal and external forces are not collaborating to prevent us from reaping the benefits promised by this eagerly anticipated transformative endeavour.”
