…Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Progress and Workers’ Welfare
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.
In a statement, the company said the President’s leadership, through his ministers and senior government officials, ensured the restoration of order and stability to the energy sector at a critical moment.
“Dangote Refinery is grateful to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his intervention — through his Ministers and senior officials — which resulted in the abatement of the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN against the refinery,” the statement read.
According to the company, among the key government officials who worked “tirelessly” to restore normalcy were Nigeria’s Security Chiefs, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Adeola Toyin Ajayi; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Mohammed Mohammed.
The company also commended the efforts of other senior government officials who worked “untiringly and determinedly into the wee hours of several nights to avert the declared disruption of Nigeria’s energy sector by anarchists and agents of darkness.” These, it said, included the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Dingyadi; the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu; and the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
“We remain very grateful to these officials for their patriotism and national service,” the statement added.
Dangote Refinery extended heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming public support during the crisis.
“To Nigerians of all walks of life, we owe you more than a debt of gratitude. Your support for our righteous cause was both humbling and overwhelming. We heard your supportive voices and words of encouragement on every street corner and across media channels. You gave us hope and reinforced our belief in the Nigerian nation and people as the backbone of our enterprise. Be assured that we will continue to work in your interest and persist in protecting it against rent seekers, economic saboteurs, and squatters,” the company stated.
The refinery also lauded its workforce for their loyalty and commitment during the industrial tension.
“To our loyal workers who ensured that our operations were not disrupted even for a second, we thank and appreciate you. The strength of Dangote Group lies in our people and their unalloyed dedication and allegiance to our mission and vision. You proved your allegiance to our cause even in the face of provocative and inciting comments from detractors and naysayers who do not wish us — or Nigeria — well. Be assured that you are treasured and will continue to be handsomely rewarded and remunerated,” the statement added.
Reaffirming its position as one of Nigeria’s foremost employers, the refinery described the Dangote Group as a model private sector player committed to fair employment practices and national economic development.
“Perhaps it is worth noting that the Dangote Group is recognized as one of Nigeria’s model employers and the largest private sector employer in the country, as well as the biggest contributor to Nigeria’s tax revenues. Our compensation framework is benchmarked against international standards and designed to reward performance, protect employee welfare, uphold dignity in labour, and provide a safe and enabling workplace. Through continuous training, mentorship, and professional development, we create visible pathways for growth and empower our employees to build long-term, fulfilling careers,” it said.
Dangote Refinery also commended the Nigerian judiciary for upholding justice and protecting the rule of law in the face of provocation.
“One institution that we revere and must loudly acknowledge is the Nigerian judiciary. They stood up for the truth and proved themselves as the bastion of hope for all. It is unfortunate that some oligarchs publicly displayed rascality and lawlessness by refusing to accept service of valid court orders meant to restrain their destructive actions. Regardless, the judiciary came to society’s rescue at our critical moment of need, standing as a just arbiter despite intimidation from saboteurs,” the statement read.
The refinery reiterated its unwavering dedication to national service and industrial growth.
“Finally, to all our other stakeholders, big and small, we thank you and will continue to count on your support. We will not relent in serving the Nigerian nation faithfully through the uninterrupted production of petroleum products. Our commitment to Nigeria and its people remains undiluted, undiminished, and unalterable — notwithstanding distractions from detractors and saboteurs in our midst,” the company concluded.