Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential elections, Peter Obi, has thrown his weight behind the Dangote Refinery, advising the federal government to support the project rather than discourage it.
In a series of tweets on his verified X page on Tuesday, Obi said the Dangote refinery is a purely economic issue, not political.
He wrote, “Dangote Refinery Should Be Fully Supported, Not Vilified.
Recall that Dangote has been embroiled in disputes with the Nigerian government concerning his refinery project in Lagos.
Initially, Dangote shared his frustrations regarding a group obstructing his efforts to import crude oil and the subsequent challenges in obtaining necessary products, which have impeded the progress of operations.
However, the situation escalated when the NMDPRA announced that the government had not yet granted the necessary licenses for Dangote’s refinery to commence operations.
Reacting to the development, Peter Obi asserted that the issue transcends political affiliation and personal grievances, which should be resolved swiftly, considering Dangote’s contribution to Nigeria.
Obi said Government agencies should be directed to offer the necessary support for the seamless launch and operation of the Dangote Refinery.
According to him, the refinery has the potential to generate approximately $21 billion in annual revenue and create over 100,000 jobs, with numerous additional positive impacts on the economy.
