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By Aliyu Dangida
In a recent social media post, influential business mogul Femi Otedola extended warm wishes to his close friend, Aliko Dangote, as the highly anticipated $19 billion Dangote Refinery officially began production. Otedola reminisced about their shared journey, from the conceptualization of the vision to witnessing its realization.
Expressing heartfelt congratulations, Otedola highlighted the significance of the Dangote Petrochemical Complex, which features the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery, a massive polypropylene facility, and two of the globe’s largest fertilizer trains.
The complex, inaugurated earlier this year by former President Buhari, represents not just an industrial milestone but a testament to Dangote’s visionary leadership and commitment to excellence.
Otedola, who had a front-row seat in the project’s development, acknowledged Dangote’s decade-long dedication and sleepless nights to bring the dream to fruition. He emphasized the refinery’s importance as a beacon of hope for millions in Nigeria and across Africa, not just economically but environmentally.
Praising the refinery’s carbon capture technologies and storage processes, Otedola noted its potential to capture over 90% of emitted CO2, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s target for net-zero emissions by 2060.
He highlighted the refinery’s commitment to environmental sustainability, including water recirculation and heat capture for power generation.
Otedola underscored Dangote’s role in producing Euro 5 to replace environmentally harmful alternatives, reducing CO2 emissions from crude oil maritime transportation. The refinery’s impact on shipping and emissions is expected to be significant, saving millions of tons of CO2 and contributing to environmental preservation.
In conclusion, Otedola congratulated Aliko Dangote, expressing pride on behalf of Africa. He hailed Dangote as a patriot whose vision and dedication have not only transformed the energy sector but promise economic prosperity for generations to come.