The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, overcame numerous obstacles before his refinery commenced operations.
Atiku made this remark while accusing the All Progressives
Congress (APC)-led governments of implementing reforms that have been harsh on
the private sector.
He urged the Nigerian government to implement reforms that
would create a favorable environment for the private sector to thrive.
Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “Nigerians are aware of the many
obstacles Aliko had to overcome to achieve this win.
“If the private sector must step forward to invest, create
jobs, and drive growth, the government must roll out more supportive
regulations and deliver them efficiently.
“The worst damage done by the APC-led government since 2015
is the introduction of difficult-to-implement-and-sustain ‘reform’ initiatives
that erode private sector confidence in our economy and drive investors away
from our shores.
“There are a few major milestones ahead as Nigeria journeys
toward attaining energy self-sufficiency. I hope Aliko will continue to lend
his unwavering support on this journey. -AA”
On Tuesday, Dangote announced the commencement of fuel
production from his 650,000-barrel-per-day Lagos-based refinery.
Addressing a press briefing, Dangote said that the
refinery’s petrol production will reduce import dependence, thereby lowering
inflation and stabilizing the Naira against the dollar.
The business mogul added that petrol from the refinery will
hit the Nigerian market once discussions are finalized with the Nigerian
National Petroleum Company Limited.
He also disclosed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC)
will determine the pricing of petrol from the refinery.
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