How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery—Aliko Dangote

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

How mafia fought to frustrate $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery—Aliko Dangote

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, alleged that some influential fuel importers fought to block the establishment of the $20 billion refinery. He stated that this 'mafia' feared the refinery would alter trade flows that encouraged massive importation of refined petroleum products into Nigeria. Despite the challenges, Dangote pushed ahead with the project launched in 2013 to strengthen Nigeria's and Africa's energy security.

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