Aliko Dangote has cautioned that the directive by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to halt crude oil and gas supplies to his $23 billion refinery could plunge Nigeria into another fuel crisis. The company said such action would disrupt the supply of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene, and cooking gas, creating hardship for both ordinary citizens and the wealthy.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the refinery stressed that the move would not only worsen living conditions but also slash government revenue, as the refinery remains one of the largest contributors to federal and state income.
Dangote Refinery insisted that PENGASSAN’s directive had no legal backing and accused the union of interfering with contracts between the company and its suppliers. It described the refinery as a strategic national asset that should be protected rather than undermined.
The company called on the Federal Government and security agencies to step in, warning that fuel queues, soaring prices, and energy shortages could return if the supply cut is enforced. It urged PENGASSAN to embrace dialogue and legal resolution, instead of actions that could destabilize the economy and discourage investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
