Refinery: Minister hosts crucial meeting with Dangote, NMDPRA, NUPRC, NNPC leadership

In a bid to resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources [Oil], Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders.

The meeting, held in Abuja, brought together prominent figures in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to address and find sustainable solutions to the challenges at hand.

Present at the meeting were Mr. Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group; Mr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA); Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC); and Mr. Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC).

Nneamaka Okafor, Special Adviser Media and Communication to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), highlighted the importance of the meeting in a statement, noting that it reflects the Minister’s commitment to ensuring the sector’s success and addressing any issues that arise promptly and effectively.

According to the statement, the stakeholders expressed their gratitude to the Minister for his exemplary leadership and timely intervention in facilitating this crucial dialogue. The meeting was seen as a pivotal moment in the quest for a lasting resolution to the impasse affecting the Dangote Refinery.

“The importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders cannot be overemphasized,” Senator Lokpobiri stated.

“Ensuring the success and optimal performance of the oil and gas sector is pivotal for Nigeria’s economic growth and energy security.”

During the discussions, all parties demonstrated a strong commitment to collaborative and proactive problem-solving. The focus was on creating a conducive environment that supports the sector’s growth and addresses the issues hindering the refinery’s progress.

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 Dangote Refinery, once operational, is expected to be a game-changer for Nigeria’s oil industry, significantly boosting domestic refining capacity and reducing dependence on imported petroleum products.