The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and other lawmakers visited the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on Saturday.
The visit was part of an effort to show support for the project and to investigate the allegations of conspiracy by international oil companies against the refinery.
During the visit, the lawmakers were received by Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, and top executives of the refineries. They took a tour of the 650,000 barrels per day refinery and were briefed on the project’s progress.
The visit comes at a crucial time for the refinery, as it is scheduled to start the supply of petrol next month. However, the refinery is facing challenges in accessing crude oil needed for production, with allegations of conspiracy by international oil companies.
The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the allegations and to probe the inability of NNPC Limited to acquire the 20 per cent stake in the Dangote refinery.
This is not the first time federal lawmakers will visit the refinery. In June, Senate President Godswill Akpabio led the leadership of the Senate on a tour of the refinery, praising the project and pledging support for it.
The Dangote refinery is a significant project for Nigeria, and its success is crucial for the country’s economic development.
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