The Dangote Group announced plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea.
This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the by the Senior Adviser to the Group President, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, according to The Punch.
She noted the construction of a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone to facilitate bulk cargo handling during the refinery’s development.
“Today, we are exporting our products to many African countries through the seaport. We also plan to ease the pressure on the roads from the refinery by transporting finished petroleum products to other ports along the Nigerian coast by sea, for further distribution to the hinterland,” she said.
The Dangote Group stated that this initiative aims to reduce pressure on road networks and enhance exports to other African countries.
According to the company, Dangote Group, a major sponsor of the trade fair organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attracted significant crowds interested in its state-of-the-art oil refinery, which has recently begun discharging petroleum products.
The statement added that many attendees explored the company’s various business units, including Dangote Fertiliser, Dangote Sugar, NASCON (Dangote Salt), and Dangote Cement.
Wali-Abdurrahman said participants were keen to discover opportunities within the company.
The statement quoted a participant, Peter Ibrahim, as saying, “I am here at the Dangote booth to find out what business and job opportunities are available at the Dangote Refinery. We know the company must have created several opportunities.”
Similarly, cement dealer Sale Sagir, remarked, “Let me be honest. I came to this trade fair because of the Dangote Group. I sell cement, but now I have come to find out what it takes to be a distributor of other products, especially the Dangote Petroleum products.”
Wali-Abdurrahman also highlighted the company’s investment in Compressed Natural Gas emphasizing its commitment to diversifying energy sources and promoting cleaner alternatives.
He stated “To reduce our carbon footprint and costs, over the past decade, we have converted about a third of our fleet. This is an ongoing process, till we convert the entire fleet.”
The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu commended the Dangote Group for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s industrialization, recognizing its impact on the nation’s economic development.
