Get Guardian on GoogleThe Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for its role in revitalising struggling companies in the country.
According to the association, the refinery’s intervention through the reduction of diesel prices and the steady availability of petroleum products has provided significant relief to manufacturers grappling with high energy costs.
Speaking on the sideline of the ongoing MAN Annual Products Exhibition, taking place at Sani Abacha SAtadium in Kano, the branch chairman of MAN Kano and Jigawa, Muhammad Bello Isyaku Umar, noted that the measures were already helping “dying companies come back to life” by reducing production expenses, stabilising operations, and sustaining jobs.
The association explained that access to affordable diesel is critical to the survival of many small and medium-scale industries in Nigeria, particularly those outside the national grid or in areas plagued by inconsistent power supply.
“By improving supply and easing cost pressures, the Dangote Refinery is not only supporting the survival of existing firms, but also laying the foundation for industrial growth and competitiveness in the region,” he said.
MAN reiterated its commitment to partnering with the refinery and other stakeholders to strengthen the manufacturing sector, describing the Dangote Refinery as a game-changer in the country’s quest for industrial sustainability and self-reliance.
Umar said the exhibition, which has Dangote Industries Limited as one of the major sponsors, is bringing together top manufacturers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and consumers in a showcase of innovation, quality, and resilience in the nation’s economy.
He explained that the refinery would reduce the country’s reliance on imported petroleum products, while supporting local manufacturing.
