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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), expressed strong disapproval of recent attempts by some vested interests to undermine the Dangote Refinery, a landmark project by Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

NEF also highlighted the refinery's potential to transform Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, providing much needed refining capacity and reducing the country's reliance on imported refined products.

The Convener of NEF, Professor Ango Abdullahi, in a statement, criticized efforts to thwart the progress of what is hailed as the largest single-train refinery globally and a symbol of national pride and technological advancement.

He noted that the Dangote Refinery stands as a testament to Dangote’s commitment and resilience in overcoming significant challenges to build a state-of-the-art petroleum refining facility in Nigeria.

Abdullahi said: “Northern Elders Forum (NEF), is watching with sustained interest, the unfolding drama being orchestrated by some powerful vested interests, to frustrate the good example which the nation's leading investor and foremost African entrepreneur, Alh. Aliko Dangote represents, by defying all formidable odds to build a private-owned world class, ultramodern petroleum refinery in Nigeria.

“Dangote refinery, which is reputed to be the biggest single-train refinery in the world, is a technological marble that showcases the most advanced innovation in the trade field and also the symbol of our national pride.

“This remarkable business feat, which ordinarily should instantly earn him national encomiums and accolades, has paradoxically ignited the malicious fury of enemies of our dear country, who are strategically located in the Oil and Gas sector of the economy and have been wrecking havocs over the years.

“Through many subterfuges resulting into the crippling of our nation's refining capacity and the ruthless imposition of a ruinous regime of massive refined oil and other sundry products importation to the detriment of our national growth and economic global competitiveness.

“In this wise, the lamen table and highly troubling commentary against the Dangote refinery, that came out from the NNPCL and its other sister regulatory body, smacks of a glaring attempt to demarket this epochal national achievement and premeditatedly drail the economy from the path of healthy growth and stability.

“For thirty (30) years, the vested interest that runs the NNPC cartel, ensured that the nation's four refineries were rendered comatose and incapable of refining the badly needed Petroleum to meet our domestic consumption.

“Nigeria became the object of global ridicule, as we are the only OPEC member nation without refining capability and heavily dependent on mass importation of oil and other derivatives.

“We wish to reiterate at this stage, that, Nigerians who mostly bear the brunt of escalating cost of fuel pump prices, frequent fuel shortages and the rampant poverty and joblessness which some of these unwholesome insider and shoddy business deals clearly perpetuate, will no longer fold their patriotic arms and allow a few well entrenched powerful individuals to continue taking the economy of the nation hostage, and thus.

“In treacherous connivance with some foreign interests, continue to condemn our dear nation, to a permanent state of shortages, social crises, economic and industrial underdevelopment.”

NEF praised the intervention of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. H. Lukoberi, in addressing the situation.

The forum further reaffirmed its support for Dangote, emphasizing the importance of defending the refinery as a significant step toward national prosperity and economic stability.

Tribalism is a disease

Righthussle:
Tribalism is a disease

how the yeruba I know preferred Chinese than Nigeria investors the igbo man treatment want to happen to dangote,
The people who think they are accomodetor never know they are snake.

Oooom

Yoruba people are coming to blast Arewa.. then hide .. .. on how ipob and Obi go take enter this thread go just off una


God bless Arewa!



Na Yoruba people worst their government Dey carry out.. .. still Nigerians are good..still Dey chest all.. some now wey the Yoruba Government wan shred.. ....is about to protest.. Yoruba people still Dey threating Nigerians with death and cutlasses.. as of 2024.. AD.

A huge disgrace..


This people no just Dey funny.. they think all 500 Nigerian tribe are Yoruba people .

I tire

It's about time the Northern Elders Forum stepped up to defend what is crucial for our economy! Dangote Refinery is a beacon of hope for Nigeria's industrial growth and energy independence.

The naysayers and detractors just don’t understand the monumental impact this project will have on job creation and local production. It’s baffling how some people want to undermine a venture that can transform our nation for the better.

We should rally behind Dangote and ensure that every effort is made to support this initiative. The success of the refinery is not just Dangote's win; it’s a victory for all Nigerians. If we truly want to see progress, we must protect our own and invest in the future. The refinery must succeed, and it will!

I won't be surprised if Nigerian government buy/nationalized the refinery. Then run it to the ground in 2 years.

Zulu11zulu:
how the yeruba I know preferred Chinese than Nigeria investors the igbo man treatment want to happen to dangote,
The people who think they are accomodetor never know they are snake.

Odin13:
Yoruba people are coming to blast Arewa.. then hide .. .. on how ipob and Obi go take enter this thread go just off una


God bless Arewa!



Na Yoruba people worst their government Dey carry out.. .. still Nigerians are good..still Dey chest all.. some now wey the Yoruba Government wan shred.. ....is about to protest.. Yoruba people still Dey threating Nigerians with death and cutlasses.. as of 2024.. AD.

A huge disgrace..


This people no just Dey funny.. they think all 500 Nigerian tribe are Yoruba people .

I tire

U have a very poor judgement on issues

So funny that even the NNPCL head fighting Dangote is a fellow Northerner and thr Presidency hasnt said anything yet about and

If Nigeria had just two problems, then its u two

Northern Elders stepping up for Dangote! It's about time we protect our investments and progress.

Parapo tribalism vs ruga tribalism. One is representing darling daddy, the other emilokan

CyrusVI:
U have a very poor judgement on issues

So funny that even the NNPCL head fighting Dangote is a fellow Northerner and thr Presidency hasnt said anything yet about and

If Nigeria had just two problems, then its u two

who gave the other not to sell crude oil to damage you think the president is not aware of it.

This is what we need to hear! The refinery is a game changer, and some people just can’t handle the truth.

Make una dey play