Wale Tinubu, Chief Executive Officer of Oando PLC, has praised Aliko Dangote for his monumental plan to expand the Dangote Refinery to a 1.4 million barrels-per-day capacity, calling it a historic milestone for Nigeria and the global energy industry. In a message shared on social media, Tinubu described Dangote’s achievement as “surreal,” emphasizing that the expansion firmly places Nigeria on the global energy map.
According to his post via is X (Twitter) Account, Tinubu commended Dangote’s vision and relentless drive, saying, “This is a rising tide of enterprise that lifts everyone.” His remarks followed Dangote’s recent announcement that the refinery—already Africa’s largest—will be expanded from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million by 2028, making it the largest refinery in the world upon completion. Dangote also revealed that the project aims to generate $55 billion in annual revenue, further cementing Nigeria’s role in the global energy market.
The show of solidarity between two of Africa’s most prominent business leaders reflects renewed optimism about Nigeria’s industrial resurgence and the growing confidence in private-sector-led transformation. As the country positions itself as an energy powerhouse, will this bold expansion spark a new era of innovation and collaboration across Africa’s oil and gas industry? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.
