Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that cabals within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector are bent on frustrating Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery because they benefit from refined petrol imports.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
He commented that the Dangote Refinery continues to grapple with crises with players within the industry and with crude oil supply.
The elder statesman made this known in a recent interview with the Financial Times.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries in Naira.
According to Obasanjo, both Nigerians and non-Nigerians will be encouraged to invest in the country should the refinery go well.
He noted that those “selling refined products for Nigeria” feel that they will lose the lucrative opportunities.
“Aliko’s investment in a refinery, if it goes well, should encourage both Nigerians and non-Nigerians to invest in Nigeria.
“If those who are selling or supplying refined products for Nigeria feel that they will lose the lucrative opportunity, they will also make every effort to get him frustrated,” Obasanjo stated.
