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Dangote refinery to save Nigeria over $25 billion- Emefiele

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May 23, 2023
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In a significant development for Nigeria’s economy, the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical facility was inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 22, 2023. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, revealed that the refinery’s operations could save the federal government approximately N35 trillion in fiscal expenditure over the next five years.

The inauguration ceremony took place at the Dangote Industries Free Zone in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, and was attended by various senior government officials from Nigeria and other African countries. President Buhari emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and hailed the refinery as a game-changer for the Nigerian economy and the downstream petroleum market in Africa. He praised the visionary leadership of Aliko Dangote, the Founder and Chairman of the Dangote Group, for his transformative investments in critical industries such as cement and fertilizer.

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According to President Buhari, Nigeria has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including over a decade of insurgency and external crises like the global financial downturn, oil price collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. These challenges have strained the economy, making it difficult for the government to provide essential infrastructure without resorting to significant borrowing. In response, the government has focused on creating an enabling environment for the private sector to drive investments across critical sectors.

Aliko Dangote, in his address, expressed confidence that the refinery would begin supplying refined products to the Nigerian market starting from July 2023. He urged the federal government to ensure transparency in the supply of crude oil to the 650,000 barrels per day processing facility. Dangote emphasized the goal of eliminating import dependency and putting an end to the influx of substandard petroleum products in Nigeria. The refinery aims to export its products to 53 African countries that currently rely on imports.

Governor Emefiele highlighted the economic benefits of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, stating that it could save the federal government between N5 trillion and N7 trillion annually in fiscal expenditures over the next five years. The project is expected to support the government’s fiscal operations, alleviating the burden of funding fuel subsidies. Emefiele cautioned that fuel subsidy costs could reach N4.4 trillion by the end of 2022 and projected it to surpass N7 trillion within three years if not effectively addressed. The refinery’s potential savings would significantly contribute to the country’s fiscal stability.

Emefiele also expressed optimism that Nigeria, under the incoming administration, would achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum products, fertilizer, and petrochemicals, saving the country over $26 billion. He highlighted the economic benefits brought by the refinery, including the creation of thousands of direct jobs and millions of indirect jobs, with over 135,000 permanent positions.

As the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical facility commences operations, the country eagerly anticipates the transformative impact it will have on Nigeria’s economy, the petroleum market, and the overall welfare of its citizens. With the refinery’s potential to reduce fiscal expenditure and increase self-sufficiency, Nigeria is poised for significant strides in import substitution and export orientation, reinforcing its position as a regional economic powerhouse.

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