The ongoing alleged sabotage against Dangote Refinery has attracted more condemnation by citizens, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar joining the space.
Atiku, in a tweet on his X handle @atiku on Tuesday, said the conflict between Aliko Dangote and the NMDPRA is troubling.
According to him, the refinery, being the nation’s largest private investment, is crucial for the country’s energy and economic stability.
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He explained that if government failed to protect the refinery, no investor will trust a nation that undermines its key assets.
“The conflict between @AlikoDangote and @NMDPRA_Official is troubling. The Dangote Refinery, our nation’s largest private investment, is crucial for Nigeria’s energy and economic stability.
“The 650,000 bpd refinery is essential for our energy needs and economic stability, and NNPCL’s investment underscores its importance.
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“If we neglect this, we risk deterring vital foreign direct investment. No investor will trust a nation that undermines its key assets.
“Protecting significant investments like Dangote’s is essential to attract FDI and drive our economic growth,” the tweet reads.
