*The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, an advocacy group, assures the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of support in soliciting the assistance of relevant government agencies to ensure the company operates fully

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has solicited the support of both Nigerians and the government for Dangote Petroleum Refinery, to enable the oil-refining facility to perform optimally.

The Association’s support in this regard will also serve as an impetus for other investors to invest in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry in the country.

Dangote Group, in a statement, disclosed Otunba Francis Meshioye, President of MAN, made the call after a recent tour of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals Complex and Fertilizer Plant, at Ibeju-Lekki, in Lagos State.

Otunba Meshioye urged Nigerians and the government to should all they can to support the multi-billion-dollar company.

The President of MAN also described the $20 billion oil-refining plant as a source of pride and a gift not only to Nigeria but also to the African continent and the whole world.

He described the Dangote Refinery as “a game-changer” in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

According to him, the company is not only creating jobs and driving economic growth but also contributing to energy security and self-sufficiency in Nigeria.

The project, he stated, is quite inspiring, as Meshioye also admired the inspiration of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, promoter of the petroleum refinery.

鈥淭o have been inspired to establish this facility is very magnificent, it is the first ever in Africa and the first ever of such refinery in the whole world. It has many first, first and first,鈥� said he.

The MAN President further noted the company has the capacity to produce all our needs locally, petroleum, and other similar products: no one would come to the facility and he would not be inspired or encouraged to ensure that all the support that the company requires should be given to it.

He said the government should do all that is humanly possible to ensure that the facility works Optimally.

Meshioye stated: “It is prudent and expedient that the聽聽 necessary supports are given to the company for the economic benefits of Nigeria.

鈥淚f the facility can produce 650,000 barrels of crude per day and Nigeria is producing far above this volume per day, she should give the facility all crude it needed to produce.鈥�

Aside from the fact that the facility can give Nigerians what they need locally, the President of MAN said the excess would be exported, and when they are exported, the country benefits because it will earn Foreign Exchange (Forex) for the government.

He noted:

鈥淪o, whichever way we look at it, the facility requires the government鈥檚 support to be able to operate optimally.

“We have seen the laboratory which is in a class of its own. It is first among equals around the world. It is functioning very well. It is a complex on its own.”

Meshioye as well explained: “With this kind of facility that starts from quality control to quality assurance, just to ensure that the harmful effects of the products are at zero level, what can be greater than this?

“This is very unique and I will encourage all stakeholders to give maximum support, and not by the way support, but maximum support.鈥�

He opined:

“I cannot see anything that is lacking in this company, we have been here since morning and went through all the units.

“The facility can deliver products between 1760 trucks to 1800 trucks per day.

“So if you have such several trucks going out of the facility a day to various destinations in Nigeria, so many people will benefit from it.”

The Association noted: “There will be more jobs, many families will be comfortable because of the jobs this will create, many artisans will benefit and it will have a spillover effect on so many sectors of the economy.

“If they can produce AGO, gasoline and Jet A fuel, this is good and the government should have no reason not to ensure the facility gets its backing to carry out its activities, because it is going to benefit massively.鈥�

The MAN Chief, who stated that his organisation is an advocacy group, reassured that, to a large extent, it would support the Dangote Petroleum Refinery by pushing its case with the government, and also solicit the support of necessary government agencies that can ensure that it operates fully.

The association, he said, always discusses with the government issues that affect its members and it has always listened to it, and always finds solutions to those issues, stating further that Dangote Refinery鈥檚 case will not be different.

He stated:

“The sheer scale and ambition of this project is truly impressive, and we applaud the vision and determination of the Dangote Group in making this refinery a reality.

鈥淎s manufacturers, we understand the importance of reliable and affordable energy in driving our businesses forward.”

Otunba Meshioye said: “The Dangote Refinery will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the entire manufacturing value chain, providing a reliable source of fuel and petrochemical products that are essential for capacity utilisation and value addition.

鈥淚 believe that the success of the Dangote Refinery serves as an inspiration to all of us in the manufacturing sector.

鈥淚t demonstrates what is possible when we combine innovation, technology, and investment to create world-class facilities that benefit the entire nation.”

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