Dangote Refinery’s Group Chief Strategy Officer, Aliyu Suleiman, made a surprising revelation on Wednesday during a Senate committee hearing. He stated that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) supplies 60% of the crude oil to the refinery, which contradicts the previous claim made by Rabiu A. Umar, Group Chief Commercial Officer of Dangote Industries Limited.
Umar had stated that NNPCL only provides 33% of the crude oil, necessitating the refinery to source the remaining 67% from elsewhere to meet its production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.
However, Aliyu Suleiman clarified that out of the five million barrels of crude oil received recently, NNPCL supplied 60%, while 20% was imported and 20% was purchased from other sources. He expressed appreciation for the strong partnership between Dangote Refinery and NNPCL, acknowledging their significant contribution to the refinery’s operations.
Aliyu Suleiman emphasized the need for support from all stakeholders to ensure the refinery’s growth and success, likening it to a baby that requires nurturing to survive. This statement suggests that the refinery is still in its early stages and needs assistance to reach its full potential.
Overall, Aliyu Suleiman’s statement marks a significant shift from the previous claims made by Dangote Refinery, highlighting the importance of the partnership with NNPCL and the need for support to ensure the refinery’s success.
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