Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concerns over the dispute between the Dangote Refinery management and Nigerian regulatory authorities.
Gatekeepers News reports that Kwankwaso, who is also the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, blamed “vested interests” for creating unnecessary fuss around the refinery’s integrity.
“The creation of unnecessary fuss around its integrity by some vested interests is very unfortunate, and it stands to undo all the years of hard work to maintain the fragile investor confidence in our economy,” Kwankwaso said.
He described the Dangote Refinery as a crucial asset for Nigeria’s energy needs and economic stability, emphasizing the need to protect it from threats that could undermine its operations.
“I was privileged to visit the magnificent Dangote Refinery, and I was marveled by the sheer commitment that went into the quality of its establishment. It’s time for us to rally around this National Asset to ensure that the monumental project does not fail,” Kwankwaso stated.
His comments come after fellow presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, expressed similar concerns over the dispute, warning that it could deter foreign direct investment and harm the economy.
They also emphasised the need for government agencies to support the Dangote Refinery, given its vital role in national welfare.
