Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly rejected a circulating online video that portrays a partnership for delivering gasoline via motorcycle dispatch riders, labeling the content as entirely fabricated.
A spokesperson for the refinery confirmed to reporters on Sunday that the facility has no ties to the promotional clip and remains unaware of who produced it.
The footage, which spread rapidly across social media platforms that day, depicts a motorist bypassing long fuel lines by ordering petrol through a messaging app. Shortly after, a rider equipped with a small dispensing unit on his motorcycle arrives to fill the vehicle’s tank.
Branded as “FuelUp” and allegedly linked to “Dangote Petroleum,” the video sparked mixed reactions. Some viewers praised the concept as innovative, while others highlighted potential hazards related to handling flammable liquids on two-wheeled vehicles. Speculation also arose that the clip might be AI-generated.
Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s Group Chief Communication Officer, described the video as “completely false” in a statement to journalists. “We have zero involvement in this matter,” he emphasized.
A separate company representative clarified that the refinery exclusively supplies fuel to large-scale purchasers and has entered no contracts for retail distribution by motorcycles.
This incident follows the refinery’s launch of its own logistics operations in September, utilizing a fleet of newly imported trucks running on compressed natural gas for direct bulk deliveries.
The Lagos-based facility, situated in the Lekki Free Trade Zone and recognized as one of the world’s largest single-train refineries, is advancing plans to boost daily processing capacity from 650,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels.
These upgrades align with broader initiatives to incorporate advanced automation, eco-friendly practices, and improved supply chains. The expansion aims to address escalating national fuel requirements, bolster energy security, and elevate the refinery’s role in African and international markets.
By doubling output, the plant seeks to drive economic development, foster cross-border energy cooperation, and promote sustainable practices within Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
