There have been a fire outbreak situation on Wednesday at Dangote refinery in Lagos.
The fire incident occurred a few days after the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, called on the federal government to ensure that the Dangote Refinery is protected against sabotage by undesirable elements, Vanguardngr reports.
Speaking on Monday, the Senate President, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, said the alarm raised by the by management of the refinery against the activities of some International Oil Companies, IOCs, be looked into.
“This vital national project, spearheaded by Aliko Dangote, represents a significant step towards Nigeria’s economic independence and industrial growth. The refinery’s successful operation is crucial for ensuring energy security, creating jobs, and fostering economic stability within our country.
“The Vice President of Dangote Group, Devakumar Edwin, has brought to light a disturbing plot by these IOCs to inflate crude prices and create artificial shortages. Such actions are designed to force the Dangote Refinery to import crude from the United States at exorbitant costs, thus threatening the financial viability of this monumental project.
“This is not merely a case of business rivalry; it is a blatant act of economic sabotage that jeopardizes Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency in the oil and gas sector.” The Union said.
However, the cause of the fire outbreak is still unknown at the time of this report.
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