The Federal Government has stepped in to resolve the conflict between Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over issues related to the Dangote Refinery project in Lagos.
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Dangote recently highlighted challenges with importing crude oil and obtaining necessary products, which has slowed down the refinery’s operations.
The situation escalated when NMDPRA announced that the Dangote refinery had not yet been licensed to begin operations.
Farouk Ahmed, CEO of NMDPRA, told journalists at the State House that the refinery is still at the pre-commissioning stage and has not received an operational license.
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Ahmed also claimed that the refinery’s diesel product did not meet international standards, a statement Dangote refuted, insisting his diesel is of high quality.
In response to the ongoing issues, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, convened a high-level meeting on Monday with key stakeholders, including Aliko Dangote, Farouk Ahmed, NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe, and NNPC CEO Mele Kyari, to address and resolve the challenges.
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A statement from the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, highlighted the meeting’s focus on finding a sustainable solution to the impasse affecting the Dangote Refinery.
The stakeholders expressed gratitude to the minister for his leadership and intervention, emphasizing the need for cooperation and synergy to ensure the success of Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
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