*Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, celebrated diplomat and African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, has described the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a transformational project that can pull Africa out of poverty, describing the energy investment as 鈥榓 testament to Nigeria鈥檚 ingenuity, Aliko Dangote鈥檚 foresight and African entrepreneurship鈥�

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Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, celebrated diplomat and African Union (AU) High Representative for Silencing the Guns, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as a transformational project that would propel Africa out of poverty.

Chambas, who also doubles as the Chairman of the African Union High-Level Panel on Sudan, stated at the weekend this during his visit to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State.

Noting that the world-class refinery is a testament to Alhaji Aliko Dangote鈥檚 foresight, Nigeria鈥檚 ingenuity, and African entrepreneurship, Chambas emphasised that the Dangote Group is leading the way for the private sector in Africa.

Dangote Group, in a statement issued Monday, October 7, 2024, quoted Dr. Chambas to have said: 鈥淚 believe these are the types of transformational projects that would propel Africa out of poverty.

鈥淧rojects like the Dangote Refinery create jobs, have multiplier effect on the national and regional economies, provide cheaper and reliable fuel for transportation, agriculture, and industries. In short, they lubricate the real economy.鈥�

The foremost diplomat stated: 鈥淭he Dangote Group is leading the way for the private sector in Africa which has a pivotal role to play in the fight against poverty and in creating opportunities for the youth. This is a veritable pathway to silencing the Guns.鈥�

The former President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) also commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, for his 鈥渂usiness acumen, courage, tenacity, and vision matched with action鈥� in successfully driving such a mega project to completion.

He noted that Dangote had cemented his status as a true leader of the African private sector.

Chambas equally applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring a consistent supply of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery.

He said: 鈥淚 would also like to take this opportunity to salute President Bola Tinubu for his bold and forthright decision to ensure provision of regular and dependable supplies of Nigerian crude oil to the Dangote Refinery.

鈥淎s a successful entrepreneur in his own right with a proud record of success in the private sector in the past, Tinubu understands the challenges.

鈥淗e has demonstrated commitment to creating an enabling business environment in Nigeria in general, and the smooth operation of the refinery in particular.鈥�

The diplomat further noted: 鈥淚 encourage all Africans across the continent, and in the Diaspora to visit the Dangote Refinery for inspection.

鈥淎 visit to the refinery provides an insight into the tremendous potential and hope there is, not only for Nigeria but, indeed, for the entire African continent.鈥�

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