A public affairs Analyst, Adamu Abubakar, has described the recent outburst by the Executive Eirector of Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Authority (NMDPA), Farouk Ahmed, against the Dangote Refinery as a shocking display of opposition to the emergence of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa.
Adamu, in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja, was reacting to NMDPA executive’s comments against the Dangote Refinery, which according to him, revealed a troubling agenda against indigenous business enterprises.
Earlier speaking about Dangote Refinery, Ahmed reportedly said that the Federal Government would not stop the importation of petroleum products, saying Nigeria cannot depend on one refinery to feed the nation.
But, the analyst described the statement as baseless, stressing that it was filled with dangerous rhetoric and veiled threats, which have the potential not only to undermine economic stability but it also borders on treason against one’s country.
According to him, for younger entrepreneurs, the refinery is a symbol of the potential for homegrown success and industrial growth, noting that Farouk’s attack on the Dangote Refinery was capable of killing the soul of young entrepreneurs who look up to such monumental projects as a source of inspiration and opportunity.
He further explained that his rhetoric was a threat to national stability, prosperity, and the future of millions of Nigerians who would benefit from a thriving local refinery like Dangote’s.
The analyst noted that Dangote’s Refinery is more than just an industrial project; it is a symbol of what Nigeria and Africa can achieve with visionary leadership and genuine commitment to progress.
“Dangote Refinery represents a beacon of hope for economic transformation in Nigeria and across the African continent. Its establishment promises to create thousands of jobs, reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, and pave the way for a more self-sufficient energy sector,” Adamu stated.
