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‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by agwom(m): 7:02am On May 11, 2020
Director General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Muda Yusuf is a renowned economist and also a private sector advocate. In this interview, he spoke on the potential roles and impact of Dangote Refinery and Fertilizer plants on Nigeria’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery agenda

The management of Dangote Industries Limited recently announced the completion of one of the biggest fertiliser plants in the world. The company is also on the verge of completing the world’s biggest single train refinery in Nigeria. How would the coming on stream of the two plants help in the country’s post-COVID-19 economic recession crisis?

The Dangote Refinery is one of the best things that have happened to this country. Annually, we spend billions of dollars on the importation of petroleum products. In fact, the importation of petroleum product is the largest single product that puts the greatest pressure on our foreign reserves and also on government revenue. Therefore, the coming on stream of the Dangote refinery will save the Nigerian economy the trouble and agony of spending billions of dollars on the importation of petroleum products. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is a leading proponent of self-reliance, economic diversification and backward integration. And he has demonstrated this conviction severally in practical terms. To build an economy that is sustainable and resilient, this is the way to go. Our current experience with this COVID-19 pandemic illustrates this fact even more graphically. We also commit huge foreign exchange to the importation of fertiliser annually. As a country with strong comparative advantage in agriculture, the setting up of this fertilizer plant will help to reposition the agricultural sector, enhance agricultural productivity, reduce the cost of fertilizer, as well as conserve foreign exchange. It is therefore a very important investment, which all Nigerians should be very proud of.

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote is leading private sector leaders, under the auspices of Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID) to raise funds to tackle the spread of Coronavirus. How do you assess the importance of this coalition to the country?

The intervention of the private sector under the hospices of the Nigeria Private Sector Coalition Against COVID-19 is a laudable idea. It is a reflection of the commitment of the private sector to the ideals of business sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Businesses operate in a society, and the well-being of a business is dependent, to some extent, on the well-being of the society in which it operates. A business can only be as good and as stable as the community in which it is operating. Social stability is crucial for business sustainability. This private sector intervention is also significant because the federal government has serious funding limitations at this time. The COVID-19 pandemic is a major threat to humanity and demands that all hands must be on deck. I must also commend the leadership demonstrated by Alhaji Aliko Dangote in mobilising the private sector for this historic intervention.

The coalition has so far raised over N25 billion to support the Federal Government’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19. What are the best ways to utilise this fund?

The spending priorities of the money raised should be guided by a robust needs assessment as established by medical teams in the frontline of managing this pandemic. They know better what the gaps are and this should guide the targeting of expenditure. This approach will also make it possible to get better outcomes from these donations. It is not advisable, in my view, to hand over cash to the government or its agencies. It is much better to identify the critical needs and provide resources directly for the acquisition of the needed items -medications, food items and personal protective equipment (PPE). Delivery and execution of the intervention projects are much faster and efficient.

There are many companies that are yet to signify interest in contributing to the private sector’s COVID-19 funding. What is your message to these companies?

I will appeal to companies that have not joined the coalition train to please do so. They should take a cue from the private sector coalition led by Aliko Dangote. Any socially responsible organisation should be part of this fight against COVID-19. This is not just a philanthropic gesture; it is a matter that borders on business sustainability. The success of a business is not measured only in terms of the returns to shareholders; it is also assessed by the impact that the business makes on other stakeholders. One of these stakeholders is the society and the environment in which the business operates. We also need to understand and embrace the principle of total stakeholder management – recognising the importance of all stakeholders in a business.

There has been a steady drop in the global crude oil prices. However, Nigeria depends on the revenue from crude oil to fund its 2020 budget. What role do you think the private sector can play in the post-COVID-19 economic recession?

The role of the private sector in the economy is to commit quality resources into the process of wealth and value creation. This typically takes the form of making sustainable investments. Most of the socio-economic objectives of government are achieved through private sector contribution to government revenue [via the payment of taxes and import duty], job creation, poverty reduction and many more. All of these are key drivers of economic progress. The private sector also has a responsibility to offer advice to guide policy formulation in order to ensure quality outcomes from policy makers. The investors are in the best position to advise policy-makers on the appropriateness or otherwise of economic policies, from an empirical perspective. This could be in the area of monetary policy, trade policy, tariff policy, tax policy, energy policy and investment policy. The impact on policy outcomes would depend on how receptive the policy-makers are to public-private dialogue.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/dangote-refinery-fertilizer-plants-ll-boost-nigerias-economic-recovery.html

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by sylve11: 8:10am On May 11, 2020
Na Dangote Company Allied Matter we just read so.

Any how you name soup, na the pots go hear am. cool

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by platido(m): 8:11am On May 11, 2020
Why won't he boost...since Bubu gives him Monopoly of Every consuming things in Nigeria.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by AmazingELixir: 8:11am On May 11, 2020
lipsrsealed

Boost Nigerian economy or improve his placing amongst the world's richest.

This monopolistic man.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by SouthNigerian: 8:11am On May 11, 2020
Thats a good thing to know.

Our over-dependence on oil is long overdue, we need to spead our tentacles into other booming sectors.
Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Flyingngel(m): 8:11am On May 11, 2020
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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Slawormir: 8:11am On May 11, 2020
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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by ForeThinker: 8:11am On May 11, 2020
It's what it's Niccur

Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by salbis(m): 8:11am On May 11, 2020
Most of the billionaires have lost huge amount of money. With any slight oppurtunity watch how they will rape the masses so as to recupe their lost monies.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by DonTattaglia: 8:11am On May 11, 2020
Not now..
Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by pesty100(m): 8:12am On May 11, 2020
This is what happens when we refused to create an environment that encourages the creation of new billionaires, it seem like the outlook of our economyl hinges on the performance of Dangote's businesses now that the price of oil is sh1t. Funny thing is the government is not all to be blamed.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Newphil: 8:12am On May 11, 2020
Definitely
Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Emmyglobal65(m): 8:12am On May 11, 2020
Dangote is just another Dimension of Blessing to the Nigeria Economy.
May God continue to bless and keep him.


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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by teamsynergy: 8:12am On May 11, 2020
Why must our economy rely solely on one man?

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Jaspaman: 8:12am On May 11, 2020
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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by PigTormentor: 8:12am On May 11, 2020
Good.
Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by theoneJabulani(m): 8:13am On May 11, 2020
We hope so


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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Peterobi90: 8:13am On May 11, 2020
Hmmm
Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by TheKingIsHere: 8:13am On May 11, 2020
So a whole country of over 200m people has to wait for one mans business to come and boost the economy?

This is worse than monopoly.
angry

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by explosiveskull(m): 8:13am On May 11, 2020
I couldn't read the whole thing but if am wrong, I respectfully stand to be corrected. Am sure the federal government is helping dangote sustain our economy, I don't know if they are extending same hands to other investments like innoson motors and co.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by mrvitalis(m): 8:13am On May 11, 2020
Lol I'm just wondering how dangote would compete with andorama port Harcourt

Refining of crude is not a every profitable venture at all ...unless u vertically integrate ...refine n sale at your own filling stations ...outside that it's not profitable at all

Petrochemical is where the real money is ...and we have a giant there already ...eleme Petro chemicals run by Indians ....unless government kills eleme dangote won't see Jack in this industry

Dangote has never done well in any industry he has competition at all

Maybe he would use government to get crude below cost price ...but that's not sustainable

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by NwaNimo1(m): 8:13am On May 11, 2020
Dangote shall fall,,,,,,,,,govt launderer

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Perfecttouchade: 8:13am On May 11, 2020
Na wa o, see government relying on dangote's business..is there something we don't know fa?

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Ernerstdavid55(m): 8:14am On May 11, 2020
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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Ayo8(m): 8:14am On May 11, 2020
Dangote will buy this country last last

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by PigTormentor: 8:15am On May 11, 2020
platido:
Why won't he boast...since Bubu gives him Monopoly of Evey consuming things in Nigeria.

So Buhari has stopped others from producing Sugar, rice, flour, and building refineries?
Pls point us to the law that banned others from producing anything that Dangote is producing.

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Perfecttouchade: 8:15am On May 11, 2020
TheKingIsHere:
So a whole country of over 200m people has to wait for one mans business to come and boost the economy.

This is worse than monopoly.
angry
exactly the first thought that came to my mind too grin can u just imagine

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Re: ‘Dangote Refinery, Fertilizer Plants Will Boost Nigeria’s Economic Recovery’ by Temptee101(m): 8:15am On May 11, 2020
shocked

Idiotic individuals.

So one man's company will boost the economy of a nation as large as Nigeria.

Silly fools everywhere.

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