President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said he would fight to a standstill some major oil marketers and traders who were bent on frustrating the efforts on President Tinubu in revamping the nation’s economy.
Dangote,who said this during his visit to President Tinubu gave the clarification on the heels of his earlier statement to fight the cabal in the oil sector in order to guarantee the survival of his $20bn refinery.
He said his statement was not in any way connected to the new leadership of the Nigerian National Petroleum Compsny Limited, noting that the new leadership in the NNPCL, has been so far supportive in terms of meeting the company’s needs.
Dangote said he visited the President to commend him for putting together such a formidable and professionally competent team, that is eminently qualified to take NNPCL to a greater height.
He said the recent appointment of the new team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, reflects the President Tinubu’s strategic intent to drive reform and innovation across the energy sector.
According to him, the new management team brings a wealth of technical expertise, and all have managerial experiences that are essential for revitalising Nigeria’s most strategic public enterprise.
He expressed confidence that the new leadership of NNPC Limited will propel the country’s energy industry to new heights and reaffirmed his group’s commitment to supporting the collective vision of a prosperous, energy-secure Nigeria.
He said. “We are confident that this team will address systemic challenges, align with the President’s vision of a $1 trillion economy, and reposition NNPC Limited for operational excellence and long-term sustainability.”
He noted that the recent activities and structural reforms introduced by NNPC Limited serve as strong indicators of the organisation’s renewed focus on transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
“The calibre of individuals at the helm, and their deliberate, reform-driven agenda, demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of performance and professionalism,” he added.
