Vice President (oil and gas) of Dangote Industries Limited, Edwin Devakumar, has been honoured with the ‘Person of the Year’ award.

The recognition came at the ninth yearly award and lecture of the Daily Asset Newspapers, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector as well as his role in advancing the operations and strategic communication of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP).

Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, the publisher of Daily Asset Newspaper, Dr Cletus Akwaya, said Devakumar is instrumental to the success of the DPRP.

He said under his stewardship, the company has continued to play a transformative role in boosting domestic refining capacity, enhancing product availability, and supporting the nation’s economic diversification agenda.

He noted that the VP’s dedication to transparent stakeholder engagement, industry advocacy, and effective corporate communication has helped shape public understanding of the refinery’s strategic importance to Nigeria and Africa’s energy landscape.

“His recognition as Person of the Year further shows the growing impact of the Dangote Refinery as a catalyst for industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable national development,” he said.

According to him, the Dangote Refinery is a game-changer, as it has helped Nigeria attain self-sufficiency in petroleum products, thus reducing import dependence and stimulating economic growth.

Edwin was represented at the event by Dangote Group’s Senior General Manager, External Relations and Stakeholder Management, Abatcha Bishara.

A statement from the Dangote Group said: “At Dangote Refinery, we remain committed to supporting Nigeria’s energy security, strengthening domestic refining capacity, and contributing meaningfully to national economic growth.

This recognition encourages us to continue communicating transparently and engaging constructively with stakeholders and the public.