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Otedola Hails Dangote’s Refinery as a Landmark Achievement for Nigeria
In a heartfelt letter to Aliko Dangote, Nigerian business magnate Femi Otedola extended his congratulations on the first fuel shipment from the Dangote Refinery, a project that has been 25 years in the making.
Otedola praised Dangote for his resilience and determination in transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape despite setbacks.
Otedola recalled their initial joint effort in the Blue Star Consortium to acquire stakes in the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries.
However, their vision was thwarted when the government canceled the agreement. While the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries have since struggled, Otedola noted that Dangote’s refinery has emerged as a game-changer.
In his message, Otedola emphasised how Dangote’s achievement has freed Nigeria from its long-standing dependence on foreign fuel imports, highlighting how this refinery marks the end of economic reliance on foreign powers and local fuel cartels that have historically exploited the nation.
The business leader also likened Dangote’s success to his earlier transformation of the Nigerian cement industry, predicting that fuel imports will soon follow the same fate as now-defunct cement imports. He advised depot owners to adapt quickly or face obsolescence.
Otedola expressed his deepest admiration for Dangote’s unwavering vision and determination, offering warm congratulations to the entire team behind the Dangote Refinery, and hailing it as a victory for every Nigerian who dares to dream of a brighter future.
This letter comes as a resounding endorsement of the Dangote Refinery’s contribution to Nigeria’s self-sufficiency in energy production, ushering in a new era for the country.
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“Rice prices are finally dropping, minimum wage can buy a bag now. Step by step, we’re getting there. Nigeria will work in our lifetime.”
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Nigerians now have a new choice when it comes to making calls and browsing the internet. A new telecom company called LEBARA has launched in the country with a new idea. Instead of the usual airtime system that most networks use, this company is offering something different, subscribers will now buy call minutes and data directly.
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Company officials explained that the goal is to give Nigerians more freedom, fairness, and transparency. For years, people have raised concerns about airtime being deducted too quickly or without clear explanation. By introducing a minutes-based model, the new operator wants to end that problem once and for all. Subscribers can clearly see what they paid for, how much they have used, and what is left.
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