Dangote Refinery to Fuel New Industrial Growth Across Nigeria

Dangote Industries has announced that its newly operational petroleum refinery is set to spark the rise of supporting industries across the country, reinforcing Nigeria’s industrial base and economic resilience.

Speaking at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, Dr. Abayomi Shittu, Regional Sales Director for Southeast Dangote Cement, highlighted the company’s broader mission to make Nigeria self-reliant in critical sectors—ranging from cement and agriculture to mining and energy.

Unlocking Industrial Potential

According to Shittu, the refinery’s activities will naturally stimulate the growth of connected industries like transport, distribution, retail, and infrastructure. He emphasized that the group’s extensive footprint in sectors such as salt, sugar, poly products, real estate, steel, and telecoms underpins its long-term development strategy.

Three of its key subsidiaries—Dangote Cement Plc, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, and NASCON Allied Industries Plc—are listed on the Nigerian Exchange, a testament to its corporate transparency and investor confidence.

He added that through initiatives like the out-grower farming program, thousands of farmers have been economically empowered, and the fertilizer plant has greatly boosted local food production. The refinery, he said, is the next game-changer.

Dr. Shittu explained that part of the company’s value creation model includes recruiting and training graduates in technical fields to build a skilled workforce that can support industrial expansion and innovation.

He also commended the Enugu Chamber of Commerce for organizing the trade fair, calling it a crucial event for businesses in the Southeast and South-South regions. He urged stakeholders to continue using the platform to deepen customer engagement and regional trade.

The Dangote Refinery has begun exporting petrol, diesel, and jet fuel to both African and European markets.