The President of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, has said the opposition and attack on Dangote Refinery was bad for a company that has the solution to the problem of the country.
Yakubu Maikyau said no Nigerian is more honourable or a patriot like Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group.
Maikyau added that Dangote’s steadfastness despite neglect and opposition to his investment showed the country still has hope.
The NBA President stated this on Thursday while he led leaders and members of the association on a visit to the facility.
Maikyau said, “What I have seen today gladdens my heart, but at the same time, my heart is bleeding because of the neglect and opposition that such a laudable effort is facing. It is shameful, but as I mentioned to the President of the group, his continued steadfastness and resilience despite the opposition show that there is hope for this country.
“I would describe Aliko Dangote as both a freedom fighter and an economic warrior. There is no one more honourable or patriotic than Dangote. He has proven this through his actions, not just words. This isn’t about what someone might tell you; we have witnessed the enormous investments he has made in this country.”
He called on the federal government to pay deliberate attention to Dangote Refinery. He explained that anyone interested in solving the country’s perennial fuel scarcity problem and solving most economic issues of the country would support the refinery.
“I want to use this opportunity to call on the Federal Government to pay deliberate and conscious attention to what Dangote is doing.
“Anyone serious about turning around the fortunes of this country cannot ignore Dangote’s efforts. This is a people-centered investment that must be supported. This is the type of investment we need, and wherever such investments exist in this country, we urge the government to create an enabling environment for the benefit of the people.
“If we establish a supportive environment for this refinery to operate, we will eliminate the queues on our streets and resolve the difficulties associated with the scarcity of petroleum products.
“However, we will need the government to demonstrate a willingness to support this crucial venture. We have a facility here that can compete with the best in the world, but unfortunately, it is not receiving the support and recognition it deserves.
“It is disgraceful that with a refinery of this capacity, where 86 tankers can be loaded at once, we still face fuel shortages,” he added.
On his part, the Vice President (Oil & Gas) at Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, told the delegates that the refinery has the potential to boost the country’s economy.
He added that the country’s forex will be saved. He decried that the lack of sufficient Nigerian crude supplies was responsible for the company’s import of crude from other countries and continents while exporting refined petroleum products abroad.
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