Femi Otedola, the owner of Geregu Power Plant, has expressed optimism that the commencement of petrol distribution from Dangote Refinery will finally put an end to the long-standing issue of fuel queues in Nigeria.
On Sunday, as Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) trucks began loading petrol at the refinery, Otedola praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts in helping make the refinery operational.
In a post, Otedola stated, “Kudos to President Tinubu for making this a reality! Fuel queues are now a thing of the past as Dangote Refinery starts loading PMS today Sunday, 15 September 2024.”
Reflecting on a past attempt to invest in Nigeria’s refineries alongside Aliko Dangote, Otedola shared that their plans were thwarted by government obstacles. He commended Dangote for liberating Nigeria from economic dependence through the refinery.
“You have not just built a refinery; you have liberated us from the chains of economic dependence that have held this nation back for far too long,” Otedola said.
He added that the days of relying on foreign countries for fuel are over and emphasized that the local cabals who profited from Nigeria’s dependence on foreign fuel would now face the end of their dominance.