By Sabiu Abdullahi
Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against deliberate attempts to hinder the progress of the Dangote refinery, adding that it’s significant in meeting Nigeria’s energy and foreign exchange needs.
In a statement on his official X handle, Atiku drew an analogy, saying, “Each parent eagerly awaiting the arrival of a child will dutifully undertake the necessary measures to ensure that the nurturing and development of this precious blessing remain a primary focus.”
He applied this principle to investments, stating, “With this understanding, I am cautious in considering any deliberate attempts to impede the progress of the Dangote Refinery.
“I call upon all Nigerians to take resolute actions to provide reassurance that both internal and external forces are not collaborating to prevent us from reaping the benefits promised by this eagerly anticipated transformative endeavour.”
Atiku’s warning comes amidst a dispute between the Dangote refinery management and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission over crude oil allocation.