Dangote Engineer Shafa'atu Salisu Receives Award

Shafa'atu Sanda Salisu, a Nigerian engineer at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, was awarded for her significant contributions during a challenging operational period at the company's RFCC unit. This period involved managing the shutdown, major turnaround maintenance, and subsequent restart of the RFCC unit, which is recognized as one of the largest and most complex refineries in Africa.

Salisu shared her experience on LinkedIn in September 2026, emphasizing the demanding nature of the work and the rarity of engineers being celebrated for routine operations. She attributed the award to her team's collective effort, highlighting their shared expertise, dedication, and resilience.

Salisu expressed that the recognition signifies the importance of consistency and competence during high-stakes moments. Her post received positive responses from fellow engineers, who acknowledged both her character and accomplishments.

She concluded her post by expressing gratitude for the recognition and the responsibility it entails, viewing engineering as a continuous journey.