Dangote Group unveils plan to transport refined products by sea

In a significant move to alleviate pressure on road networks and facilitate exports to other African countries, the Dangote Group has announced plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea.

This development was revealed by Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, in a statement on Sunday.

The company has constructed a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone to handle bulk cargoes during the refinery’s development.

“Today, we are exporting our products to many African countries through the seaport.

“We also plan to ease the pressure on the roads from the refinery by transporting finished petroleum products to other ports along the Nigerian coast by sea, for further distribution to the hinterland,” Wali-Abdurrahman explained.

According to her, this initiative aims to reduce the burden on road networks while boosting economic growth through increased exports.

The Dangote Group, a major sponsor of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry trade fair, attracted a large crowd eager to learn about its state-of-the-art oil refinery, which recently commenced discharging petroleum products.

Participants explored the company’s various business units, including Dangote Fertiliser, Dangote Sugar, NASCON (Dangote Salt), and Dangote Cement. Many attendees, such as Peter Ibrahim and Sale Sagir, were keen to discover opportunities within the company.

The statement also highlighted the company’s investment in Compressed Natural Gas to reduce carbon footprint and costs. Wali-Abdurrahman noted that the company has converted about a third of its fleet over the past decade and plans to continue this process.

The ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, commended the Dangote Group for its significant role in Nigeria’s industrialisation, citing its unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s development and significant contributions to national revenue.