The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has led a high-level management delegation to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, as both organisations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration across Nigeria’s maritime, downstream and energy value chain.
The visit, which included a guided tour of the refinery and its associated marine and logistics infrastructure, focused on enhancing operational and commercial ties that are expected to transform Nigeria’s shipping, port operations and fuel distribution architecture.
Engr. Ojulari commended the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for delivering the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, describing it as a game-changer that positions Nigeria as a major downstream and bunkering hub in Africa.
He noted that the project has significant implications for coastal shipping, port throughput, marine logistics and regional fuel trade.
Describing the partnership as strategic, the NNPC boss said the collaboration would unlock synergies across assets, infrastructure, capital and markets, while providing visibility across all NNPC–Dangote business relations.
He revealed that the alliance offers opportunities for expansion into trading, shipping, gas supply and upstream operations, with far-reaching implications for maritime commerce and port activities.
Engr. Ojulari also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing policy clarity and investor-friendly reforms that have strengthened confidence among domestic and international investors, particularly in large-scale infrastructure and maritime-linked energy projects.
In his remarks, Alhaji Aliko Dangote said Nigerians would be the ultimate beneficiaries of the synergy between the Dangote Group and NNPC Limited, noting that the collaboration would achieve economies of scale and unlock value across fuel distribution and export markets.
He added that the refinery’s marine facilities would enhance Nigeria’s position in regional fuel supply and bunkering services.
The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation to ensure energy security, drive industrial growth, and enhance Nigeria’s competitiveness in maritime trade.
NNPC Limited currently holds a 7.25 percent stake in the Dangote Refinery, a strategic investment aligned with its downstream growth objectives and its commitment to strengthening domestic refining and maritime-linked logistics capacity.
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