President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment for no fewer than 95,000 skilled workers at peak of construction.
Dangote disclosed this at the weekend in Lagos during his induction as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering ( NAE), described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s Industrial transformation.
According to him, the expansion underscores the Group’s continues commitment to engineering excellence, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.
Dangote noted that the project will rely heavily on Nigerian expertise, creating sustainable opportunities for enginers, technicians, artisans, and other skilled professionals. He added that the expansion reflects the Group’s long – term vision for Industrialisation in Nigeria and across Africa.
Beyond employment generation, the refinery expansion is expected to stimulate local manufacturing, enhance technology transfer, and deepen Nigeria’s oil and gas value chain. It will also improve fuel security, reduce dependence on imported petroleum products, and deliver significant foreign exchange savings for Nigerian economy.
“The scale of this expansion reflects our confidence in Nigerian capacity and our belief that Africa has the ability to build world – class infrastructure that meets global standards,” Dangote stated.
In his remarks, President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Engr. Prof. Rahamoh Bello, described the honour as well deserved, noting that Dangote’s impact transcends physical infrastructure.
“What makes this recognition fitting is not only what has been inspired Alhaji Dangote’s journey continues to motivate a new generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovation to think boldly, act decisively, and believe in the immense possibilities within our continent,” Bello said.
