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Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is the president of Uganda.

Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni

Today at Nakasero, I met Mr. Aliko Dangote and we discussed the proposed East African regional refinery.

I informed him that from the very beginning, we have always opposed the export of raw materials without value addition. That is why Uganda delayed oil production because we insisted on first having a refinery. Without refining our oil, it would not make economic or strategic sense to simply export crude oil while others benefit from the finished products.

I, therefore, welcomed the idea of a bigger regional refinery because our objective is African integration and shared prosperity. We cannot continue operating as fragmented and weak markets. If East Africa works together, such projects become more viable and beneficial to our people.

Uganda is ready to support the regional refinery initiative while also continuing with the development of our own refinery in Hoima.

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Samia Suluhu is the president of Tanzania. This tweet has been translated from Swahili by Google.

Samia Suluhu @SuluhuSamia

State House, Dar es Salaam, 16 May, 2026.

I have met and held talks with the Founder and Owner of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and his delegation.

Alhaji Dangote is one of the largest investors in Tanzania where his cement factory (Dangote Cement) in Mtwara region is boosting our economy through the cement trade, employment for Tanzanians and promoting the integrated sector.

https://x.com/i/status/2055602225523683829

Dangote Group @DangoteGroup

Dangote Gets Hero’s Welcome in Ethiopia, Raises Investment to $4bn

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a warm welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, where he was hosted by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.

Both leaders visited the site of the proposed fertiliser plant to assess ongoing construction. Ethiopia had signed a shareholders’ agreement with Dangote Group in August last year to establish a urea plant with a capacity of three million metric tonnes annually.

Dangote announced an increase in investment from $2.5 billion to over $4 billion, reflecting expanded scope, including a 110km pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility, and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant.

Prime Minister Abiy described the project as a strategic initiative to boost agriculture, enhance food security, and reduce import dependence. He noted steady construction progress and expressed confidence in its impact on farmers, job creation, and economic growth.

The project reinforces Dangote Group’s commitment to industrial development across Africa.

Dangote Gets Hero’s Welcome in Ethiopia, Raises Investment to $4bn

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a warm welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, where he was hosted by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed.
Both leaders visited the site of the proposed fertiliser… pic.twitter.com/NCSoZrvoSE

— Dangote Group (@DangoteGroup) May 17, 2026

Abiy Ahmed is the prime minister of Ethiopia.

Abiy Ahmed Ali @AbiyAhmedAli

Last August, in partnership with the Dangote Group, we made significant progress by signing a landmark shareholders’ agreement for a fertilizer plant with a planned annual production capacity of 3 million metric tons of urea. In October 2025, we officially launched construction of the project.

This initiative represents far more than infrastructure. It is a strategic investment in Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, food security, industrial growth, and economic self-reliance. Once completed, the fertilizer plant will play a vital role in strengthening local production capacity, reducing dependence on imports, supporting millions of farmers, and creating new opportunities for jobs and investment.

This morning, together with @AlikoDangote, I visited the project site in Gode to assess the progress achieved so far. I am encouraged by the steady momentum across the project area. Construction activities are advancing as planned across multiple sections of the site, reflecting the strong commitment and collaboration driving this important national project forward.

https://x.com/i/status/2055916498971951388

Alhaji Dangote was in Kenya for the Africa-France summit and in Rwanda for the African CEOs forum.

Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

Dangote, the master of business set up

Dangote, the master of business set up.
Kee it up the king. Whom God has blessed no one can stop

THE OFFICES OF THEIR PRESIDENT LOOK LIKE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

I HAVE THE MAT AND SLIPPERS

CONSULT ME FOR POWER TO TURN FACES UPSIDE DOWN AND BACK TO FRONT, LEGS AS WELL

I mean what's the essence of this information,when Nigerians are being abducted and subjected to all manner of inhumane treatments by Islamic terrorists?

I haven't really wrapped my head over the female school principal, students and staff kidnapped in Ogbomosho.

Tueh!!!

omoredia:
Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

To the gullible Nigerians, na only Yahoo boys scamming their victims few dollars be scammers

Taking proper analysis and visibility studies of the environment where he wants to invest his money.

Thank you 💕 keep it up Alhaji

Biggest man. Too much money man !

Dangote still dey find money true true

omoredia:
Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

Obedient rest kwanu.

Nothing stops you from building your own refinery. CBN will also support you with FX.

omoredia:
Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

Buhari pump cheap forex at cbn rate to him at 450/naira then. If it were now, he won't be able to build that refinery

Nigeria to the world. Aliko on this one. What Nigerian government cannot do, this gou is doing home and abroad

You must not be a president to make a name
Dangote better pass all living and dead Nigeria president

Aliko, please keep your investments in Nigeria. We need them more at home.

Adebayo Ogunlesi visited South Africa recently to explore business opportunities. Many South Africans were commenting on Facebook, telling him to take his business to Nigeria because Nigerians are not wanted in South Africa. Those black South Africans have totally lost it.

Some people have sworn to be useless in this life.

The president of Uganda has been ruling since 1986...omoo

You can call him a front man or whatever you like but the fact remains that Dangote is a well grounded business man.

omoredia:
Scammer. Use our fx for his refinery now he is exporting refined product to make money for himself and corrupt govt officials

Hope that will make you feel good. Still looking for excuses? Let's assume they give you or your dad same opportunity, you think you can replicate what Dangote has done?

If all it takes is just money, Abiola's wealth would've still been relevant after his demise

just2endowed:
Buhari pump cheap forex at cbn rate to him at 450/naira then. If it were now, he won't be able to build that refinery

Make una rest! Buhari or no Buhari, Dangote is not your regular business man. That man is the most ambitious black man alive.

FYI, that man can access loans from any bank anywhere in the world because he's a big brand. You are talking about forex that Buhari gave him, but you are unaware that he is doubling the capacity of his refinery without Buhari forex

Give honour to whom honour is due. By the way, take this from me, there's nobody who became a multibillionaire in Nigeria that the government didn't support in one way or the other.....NO SINGLE PERSON.

ALL NIGERIANS BECAME WEALTHY BECAUSE THE GOVT FAVOURED THEM AT SOME POINT - Smartpolician, 2026

SmartPolician:
Aliko, please keep your investments in Nigeria. We need them more at home.

Adebayo Ogunlesi visited South Africa recently to explore business opportunities. Many South Africans were commenting on Facebook, telling him to take his business to Nigeria because Nigerians are not wanted in South Africa. Those black South Africans have totally lost it.

Some people have sworn to be useless in this life.

I don't know what those black psychopaths are turning themselves into. Too envious of Nigerians. No wonder the whites control 85% of their economy. Mumu people.

Dangote for president 2027

If this man contest for president in 2027 he will beat tinubu hands down

It gives me joy to see Africans getting together to plan this type of project, instead of being teleguided by our former colonizers. We have what it takes to stand on our own feet. Just look at the picture. That's what freedom looks like

slipperyanus07:
If this man contest for president in 2027 he will beat tinubu hands down

You don't know nigeria politics na why.

victorVIC1:
You can call him a front man or whatever you like but the fact remains that Dangote is a well grounded business man.

A well grounded business man is one who is innovative...... Or should be innovative