Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Nigerians on today’s inauguration of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, saying it validated his stance on government’s involvement in business enterprise.
Atiku spoke in a statement he personally signed.
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the $19 billion project located at Dangote Industries Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, today.
Speaking on the project commissioning, Atiku said, “I congratulate Nigerians, and I celebrate the vision, foresight and determination of Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Group on the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery.
“Coming at a time when our Govt-owned refineries have remained moribund for years, it again confirms the stance I have taken over the years that business persons best do business while government maintain their role in providing an enabling environment and as a regulator to harness the benefits for the good of all citizens.
“The benefits of this effort in terms of jobs, fuel supply and availability, foreign exchange earnings and savings, and tax revenue are immense. Hence, my congratulations to Nigerians.
“Our country must look more towards the private sector as partners in nation-building for the growth of our country, and in this regard, Aliko Dangote has distinguished himself remarkably.”