Reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s progress, workers’ welfare

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.

The company, in a statement, said the President’s leadership, through his ministers and senior government officials, ensured the restoration of order and stability to the energy sector at a critical moment.

According to the firm, among the key government officials that worked “tirelessly” to restore normalcy were Nigeria’s Security Chiefs, led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Toyin Ajayi, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed.

It also commended the efforts of other senior government officials who worked “untiringly and determinedly into the wee hours of several nights to avert the declared disruption of Nigeria’s energy sector by anarchists and agents of darkness.”

“To Nigerians of all walks of life, we owe you more than a debt of gratitude. Your support for our righteous cause was both humbling and overwhelming. We heard your supportive voices and words of encouragement literally in all the street corners and media channels of Nigeria and were energised and strengthened thereby. You gave us hope and reinforced our belief in the Nigerian nation and people as the backbone of our enterprise. Be assured that we would continue to work for and in your interest and persist in always protecting that interest against rent seekers, economic saboteurs and economic squatters.

“To our loyal workers, who ensured that our operations were not disrupted even for a second, we thank and appreciate you. The strength of Dangote Group lies in our people and their unalloyed dedication and allegiance to our cause, mission and vision. You proved your allegiance to our cause these several days, even in the face of the provocative and inciting comments and directives from detractors and naysayers who do not wish us and indeed Nigeria well. Be assured that you are treasured and will continue to be handsomely rewarded and remunerated notwithstanding the hypocritical directives and pronouncements of the enemies of Nigeria’s progress and derailers of our economy.”

The Dangote Refinery, which extended heartfelt gratitude to Nigerians for their overwhelming public support during the crisis, also lauded its workforce for their loyalty and commitment during the industrial tension.

The firm, while reaffirming its position as one of Nigeria’s foremost employers, noted that the Dangote Group is a model private sector player committed to fair employment practices and national economic development.It, however, commended the judiciary for upholding justice and protecting the rule of law in the face of provocation.