The Yoruba Council Worldwide and over 30 civil society groups have endorsed Dangote Refinery’s impact on Nigeria’s fuel market, urging oil unions to stop spreading misinformation.
Led by Aare Oladotun Hassan, the council visited the refinery Friday, pledging support for Aliko Dangote amid disputes with DAPMAN, NUPENG, and IPMAN.
“Dangote Refinery is a blessing that has come to stay,” Hassan said, accusing entrenched “oil cabals” of undermining the refinery through false claims and fearmongering. He hailed the refinery’s 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, its 10,000-truck fleet, and 40,000 job opportunities, saying these investments are dismantling long-standing fuel import dependence and predatory charges.
The group urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to increase tariffs to discourage fuel importation, ensure steady crude supply to the refinery, and revive dormant oil wells through exploration licenses.
Hassan also praised Dangote for cutting petrol prices from ₦1,030 to ₦851 and diesel from ₦1,700 to ₦1,020 within a year, calling it a “landmark step toward national economic relief.” He appealed to Nigerians to protect Dangote’s investment, citing similar successes in the sugar and cement industries.
During the visit, the delegation commended Devakumar V. G. Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Group’s Oil & Gas division, for hosting the tour on behalf of Dangote. After inspecting the facilities, the council described the refinery as “world-class” and in line with global best practices.
To honour Dangote’s contributions, the council announced he would receive the Omoluabi Royal Icon title of Aare Atunluse Omoluabi Oodua Agbaye and the Nigeria Heroes Award as Legend of Democracy at a ceremony scheduled for October 10, 2025, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.