Tinubu, Dangote discuss energy sector challenges

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President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday evening, received billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the State House in Abuja for a private meeting.

Though brief and undisclosed, the meeting highlights the Federal Government’s continued support for private-sector-led growth in the oil and gas industry.

The engagement followed President Tinubu’s June visit to the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals complex in Lagos.

Earlier on Tuesday, Tinubu welcomed delegates to the West African Refined Fuel Conference via a post on his official X handle.

He stressed Africa’s urgent need to take a stronger position within the global energy markets and reduce dependency on external pricing.

“Africa can no longer be a price taker. We must set transparent benchmarks that reflect our true value and protect our economies,” Tinubu posted.

He also revealed that Nigeria is collaborating with regional partners to create a unified African energy market.

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“From refining to regulation and trade flows, we’re building a market that rewards production and secures energy for our people,” the President said.

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During the conference, Dangote addressed key structural problems affecting refinery developments across the continent.

In a presentation titled ‘Building an African Refinery Hub: Prospects and Challenges’, he outlined persistent difficulties.

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“Besides poor infrastructure, our biggest problem lies in rent-seeking throughout the petroleum value chain across Africa,” Dangote explained.

He noted the sector’s long-standing vulnerability to corruption and exploitation by vested interests.

“When a refinery disrupts this setup, it challenges powerful forces determined to resist and maintain the status quo,” he stated.

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