President Muhammadu Buhari will commission my refinery before his tenure ends in 2023, Chairman, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has said.
Dangote stated this on Friday while fielding questions from State House reporters after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday.
Dangote said “by the grace of God, Mr. President will commission (the refinery) before the end of his tenure”.
He said when completed and goes into operation, the refinery would create jobs and generate more tax which would be used by government to develop the country further.
“In the near future, they are expect to see more employment, they are expected to see more prosperity. We keep doing new things and good things and also we keep paying our taxes, which will complement the government’s effort in providing education, good health and the rest,” he said.
Dangote allayed fears about potash scarcity in view of the ongoing Russia war with Ukraine, saying there was no need for worry as only 26 per cent of the world’s potash supply comes from the two countries.
“No, we are not concerned. Well, there are some few other countries that have it, it’s not only Ukraine that has it. Yes, Ukraine and Russia have about 26% of the world’s potash, but it does not mean that you cannot source potash elsewhere. So, I’m not really very concerned, the concern is just about price,” he said.
On the reason behind the visit of his team to the State House, he said “we came here on a courtesy call and also a ‘thank you visit’, to thank him for personally coming to commission our fertilizer plant. This is just on March 22, about four weeks ago. So, I’m here with my board of directors, just to show gratitude to Mr. President and he received us very well.”
