Aliko Dangote has assured Nigerians that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has sufficient petrol supply to meet the country’s demand.
Speaking after a tour of the refinery by Zambia’s Minister of Energy, Makozo Chikote, Dangote revealed that the facility has over half a billion litres of refined petroleum products, worth over N600 billion.
Dangote emphasized that the refinery is producing enough refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, to meet 100% of Nigeria’s requirements. He also highlighted the refinery’s capacity to supply the entire African continent, aligning with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Chikote expressed admiration for the refinery’s capacity and its potential benefits for Africa. He noted that Zambia has created an environment for the private sector to participate in the growth and development of the country, with 100% of its petroleum needs met by the private sector.
The Zambian delegation toured key facilities, including the Single Point Mooring, Dangote Jetty, Africa’s largest fertiliser plant, and the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery.
Chikote praised Dangote’s vision for Africa, saying that the refinery would lead to efficient, reliable, quality, and competitive products.
Dangote’s assurance of sufficient petrol supply is a welcome relief, especially considering the country’s history of fuel shortages. In October 2024, Dangote had blamed distribution bottlenecks for fuel shortages, despite the refinery’s ample capacity.
With the refinery’s production capacity and Dangote’s commitment to meeting Nigeria’s petrol demands, Nigerians can look forward to a more stable fuel supply.