Reps Tour Dangote Refinery, Mulls Business-friendly Legislations

House of Representatives led by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen yesterday paid a familiarisation visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lagos.

The visit, which was on the invitation of the Dangote Group, was initially planned to jointly take place with the leadership of the Senate on June 3, 2024, but the leadership of the National Assembly had to put it on hold to meet with the leadership of the organized labour on the strike it embarked upon at the time.

The senate leadership has since embarked on the visit separately, while the House leadership slated July 20 for its own.

A statement by the special adviser to the speaker, Musa Krishi, said the House leadership arrived in Lagos on Friday ahead of the visit.

Speaking while being conducted round the facility by the president of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Speaker Abbas noted that the tour was part of the continuous efforts to understand and support key industries within the nation’s economy.

He said the House was working diligently to create a more business-friendly environment through legislative reforms that streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance transparency to make Nigeria an attractive destination for both local and international investors.

“The purpose of this visit is to provide the House Leadership and the relevant oil and gas committees with an in-depth understanding of the nature, scope, and activities of the Dangote Refinery. This initiative aligns with our legislative agenda, which aims to support the President’s Renewed Hope agenda, focusing on economic transformation, growth, and development.

“This familiarisation tour underscores our commitment to engaging with and supporting critical sectors that drive our economy. Also, this visit provides valuable insights that will inform our legislative measures and decisions.

“We remain dedicated to fostering an environment conducive to economic growth and development, ensuring that our legislative actions align with the broader goals of national progress as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Abba said.