Dangote Refinery Expansion to Create 95,000 Jobs

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, announced plans to expand the Dangote Refinery's production capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (mbpd). This expansion is expected to generate employment for no fewer than 95,000 skilled workers during peak construction.

The announcement was made during an induction ceremony for honorary fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering in Lagos. The project is described as a major milestone in Nigeria's industrial transformation and reflects the group's commitment to engineering excellence and job creation.

Upon completion, the expanded refinery will surpass the Jamnagar refinery in India, becoming the largest refinery in the world, significantly strengthening Nigeria's refining capacity. The project will rely heavily on Nigerian expertise, creating substantial opportunities for engineers, technicians, and artisans.

The expansion is anticipated to stimulate local manufacturing, enhance technology transfer, deepen Nigeria's oil and gas value chain, improve fuel security, and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, thereby delivering significant foreign exchange savings for the Nigerian economy.