The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned recent comments from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and its regulatory agency, suggesting these remarks are part of a deliberate attempt to undermine Aliko Dangote and his refinery.
NEF argues that such actions not only threaten the reputation of one of Africa's leading industrialists but also jeopardize Nigeria's economic interests, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The forum calls for support for Dangote's initiatives, emphasizing the importance of local investments in enhancing the country's refining capacity.
Citations:
[1] https://www.peoplesdailyng.com/nnpc-sister-agencys-comments-against-dangote-an-attempt-to-demarket-him-nef/
[2] https://punchng.com/agbakoba-warns-nnpc-against-taking-over-dangote-refinery/
[3] https://businessday.ng/news/article/marketers-await-dangote-petrol-say-only-nnpc-can-afford-price-deal/
[4] https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/dangote-nnpc-spat-shareholders-condemn-demarketing-of-dangote-refinery/
[5] https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c3g3kd5md6eo