The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday, mocked the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) over claims that his refinery is offering “Greek gifts” to Nigerians.
Recall that Dangote had announced lower petrol pump prices in several states alongside a new scheme to deploy compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks directly to filling stations, a move expected to reduce logistics costs.
However, NUPENG warned Nigerians against accepting the recent fuel price reduction, alleging that the refinery was undermining workers’ rights, sidelining the union, and pushing drivers into a rival association.
Addressing newsmen at the refinery on Monday, on the first anniversary of gasoline production, Dangote took a swipe at the union over its criticism.
“They said we gave Nigerians a Greek gift, why don’t you give the French one. Even if it’s a Greek gift, it means that it is a gift will still be there all the time,” he said.
Acknowledging the numerous challenges the refinery has faced since its inception, Dangote emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to Nigeria and Africa.
“The journey has been challenging because we sought to transform the downstream sector in Nigeria. Some believed we were taking food from their tables, which simply isn’t true. What we have done is to make our country and continent proud. Previously, only two African countries were not importing petrol, but regrettably, they have since resumed imports. This is detrimental to Africa,” he added.
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