The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, and other key stakeholders have met with the Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to address issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery.
Recall that Dangote and Nigeria’s regulatory authorities have recently been in a dispute over the refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.
This conflict escalated when the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced that the government had yet to license the refinery for operational commencement.
As part of efforts to resolve the issues, Lokpobiri and other industry players met with Dangote on Monday.
According to a statement by Nneamaka Okafor, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister, attendees included Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA; Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC); and Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).
ALSO READ Dangote says ‘our diesel best in Nigeria, meets international standard’The stakeholders expressed their gratitude to the minister for his leadership and intervention in resolving the issues.
“The meeting focused on finding a sustainable and lasting solution to the current impasse affecting the Dangote Refinery, with all parties demonstrating a commitment to collaborative and proactive problem-solving,” the statement read.
During the meeting, Lokpobiri emphasized the importance of cooperation among stakeholders to ensure the success of the oil and gas sector, which he highlighted as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth and energy security.
“This meeting marks a significant step towards resolving the challenges and underscores the Minister’s dedication to fostering a conducive environment for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” the minister’s aide added.
