Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has extended his congratulations to his friend and brother, Aliko Dangote, on the successful completion of his $20 billion refinery in Lagos.
Otedola stated that with the Dangote Refinery now producing petrol, Nigeria’s dependence on foreign powers for fuel is a thing of the past.
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“You have not just built a refinery; you have liberated us from the chains of economic dependence that have held this nation back for far too long. The days of bowing to foreign powers for our fuel needs are over, thanks to your vision and determination,” Otedola wrote in a social media post on Tuesday.
Otedola remarked that with the 650,000 barrels per day facility now fully producing aviation fuel, diesel, and petrol, Dangote has dealt a significant blow to local monopolies.
“You have dealt a death blow to the so-called local cabals who have fattened themselves for years, feeding off our nation’s economic slavery. These cabals, who have grown rich by keeping Nigeria in a perpetual state of dependence, must now face the reality that their era of easy gains is coming to an end.”
“I am reminded of the time you revolutionized the cement industry in Nigeria. Ships that once brought in cement turned into rusting relics, scraps of a bygone era.
“Now, with your refinery in full swing, I foresee a similar fate for fuel imports. The depot owners should take heed—it’s time to dismantle those depots and sell them as scraps while the market is still high. The world has changed, and those who do not adapt will be left behind.
“Aliko, you have my deepest admiration and respect. Congratulations to you and the entire board, management and staff of Dangote Refinery on this monumental achievement. This is not just a victory for you but for every Nigerian who dares to dream. May this be just the beginning of even greater things to come,” he said.
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