Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery.
Dangote has been having issues with the government over his refinery project in Lagos.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery President Aliko Dangote, had offered to sell out the refinery to the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). He had earlier narrated how a cabal was blocking his moves to import crude and how it has been difficult to get products, slowing down operations.
But the situation took a worse turn when the NMDPRA said the government was yet to license the Dangote refinery to begin operations.
To address and resolve all of this issues, Minister of State Petroleum Resources Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, had intervened by calling a high level meeting of stakeholders.
A statement by the Special Adviser Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, to the Minister reads: “The Minister of State Petroleum Resources [Oil], Senator Heineken Lokpobiri yesterday convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to address and resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery.”
The spokesperson said those present at the meeting were: Dangote Group, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Aliko Dangote; Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed; Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC); Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mr. Mele Kyari.
The stakeholders, according to the statement, expressed gratitude to the Minister for his exemplary leadership and timely intervention in facilitating this crucial dialogue.
The meeting focused on finding a sustainable and lasting solution to the current impasse affecting the Dangote Refinery, with all parties demonstrating a commitment to collaborative and proactive problem-solving.
Lokpobiri, emphasised the importance of cooperation and synergy among all stakeholders to ensure the success and optimal performance of the Oil and Gas sector, which is pivotal for Nigeria’s economic growth and energy security.
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