The Dangote Group has unveiled its plan to transport refined petroleum products via sea routes. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations. She emphasized the construction of a jetty within the Lekki Free Zone, designed to handle large-scale cargo shipments during the development of the refinery.
She explained, “Currently, we are exporting products to several African nations through the seaport. Additionally, to reduce the burden on road networks, we aim to transport finished petroleum products to various ports along the Nigerian coastline by sea for easier distribution to inland areas.”
The group outlined that this strategy is aimed at reducing strain on the road system while enabling more efficient exports across Africa. In addition, the statement noted that the Dangote Group, a key sponsor of the trade fair hosted by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, drew significant interest from attendees eager to learn about its newly operational oil refinery, which has begun releasing petroleum products.
Attendees of the event also explored the group’s diverse business operations, including Dangote Fertiliser, Dangote Sugar, NASCON (Dangote Salt), and Dangote Cement. Wali-Abdurrahman highlighted the curiosity of participants, many of whom were eager to explore potential opportunities within the company.
One participant, Peter Ibrahim, shared his interest, stating, “I came to the Dangote stand to inquire about job and business prospects at the Dangote Refinery. We are aware of the numerous opportunities the company has likely created.” Another attendee, Sale Sagir, a cement dealer, expressed, “Honestly, I came to this trade fair because of the Dangote Group. I already sell cement, but now I’m interested in learning how to become a distributor of other products, especially Dangote Petroleum products.”
Wali-Abdurrahman further discussed the company’s commitment to sustainability through its investment in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), saying, “Over the past ten years, we have transitioned about a third of our fleet to CNG to cut costs and reduce our carbon footprint. This conversion process is ongoing until we have switched the entire fleet.”
ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, praised Dangote Group’s contribution to Nigeria’s industrial growth. Speaking through Vice President Legal, Aisha Abdullahi, he acknowledged the company’s steadfast dedication to national development, noting, “The taxes paid by the group have significantly bolstered national revenues, helping to finance infrastructure and social programs that benefit millions of Nigerians.”
