Attack on Dangote Refinery will demarket Nigeria – democracy group

The Nigerian Democracy Working Group has issued a stern warning to government officials against actions targeting the Dangote Refinery, emphasizing that such attacks would damage Nigeria’s reputation and deter foreign investors.

The group, comprising civil society organizations, academics, activists, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, underscored the refinery’s potential to significantly boost the nation’s economy and GDP. In a statement jointly released by convener Dr. Vincent Okpara Innocent and co-convener Dr. Idris Aliyu Mohammed, the group expressed alarm over reported attempts to undermine the refinery project. They condemned these actions as harmful not only to the economy but also to efforts by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to attract foreign investments.

“This development is not only dangerous to the Nigerian economy but could also be a red card to potential investors, counterproductive to the long-term advocacy for investment by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration,” the group stated.

The group highlighted the refinery’s crucial role in revitalizing Nigeria’s petroleum sector and combating endemic corruption within it. They called on President Tinubu and Nigerian authorities to intervene and protect the project from sabotage.

“As patriotic citizens, we will not tolerate any conspiracy to sabotage this project, either from within or outside Nigeria,” the group added.

The warning comes amid growing concerns about the stability and future of Nigeria’s investment landscape, with the Dangote Refinery being a cornerstone for economic revitalization and investor confidence.