Nigeria is in the middle of petrol crisis, as the price of the product rises further beyond the reach of many. Amidst this situation, news came on Tuesday morning, from Aliko Dangote, the owner of a major refinery in Lagos.
Dangote says once his company completes the final arrangements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) the precious product will become ready to enter the market.
On a bright morning, Aliko Dangote, the renowned businessman behind Lagos’s massive refinery, made this exciting announcement.
He revealed that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from his refinery could be available at filling stations within the next 48 hours.
However, this timeline depends on final arrangements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
“It could be today or tomorrow. Once we wrap things up with NNPC, we’re ready to roll into the market,” he shared.
When asked about the pricing of petrol from his refinery, Dangote explained the process.
According to him, the pricing structure had been carefully designed.
It was also approved by the Federal Executive Council, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He emphasised that President Tinubu was fully committed to finalising the process.
“As soon as it’s finalised, we’re ready to go,” Dangote stated confidently.
With a sense of pride and optimism, Dangote declared: “It’s a celebration day for Nigerians”.
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He assured the public that they would soon have access to high-quality Dangote petrol that would not only improve vehicle performance but also extend the lifespan of engines.
“You won’t experience the engine issues many have faced.
“The quality here will match that of anywhere in the world.
“We will ensure that nobody beats us in terms of quality,” he promised.
Dangote’s $20 Billion Refinery: Powering Nigeria’s Future.
Dangote refinery, a $20 billion facility located in Lagos, began operations last December, processing 350,000 barrels of oil per day.
Initially hampered by regulatory challenges, the refinery is on track to reach its full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day by the end of the year.
In addition to petrol, the refinery has already started supplying diesel and aviation fuel to marketers across Nigeria.
