This proposal comes amid rising concerns among Nigerians over the escalating conflict between Dangote Group and regulatory authorities within the oil and gas sector regarding the refinery’s operations.
Dangote has accused local and foreign interests, which he called a “mafia,” of repeatedly attempting to obstruct the refinery’s completion.
Shortly after his allegations, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) claimed that the refinery produced substandard products compared to imported ones.
