Opening of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria

Africa's Largest Refinery Inaugurated

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The Dangote Refinery, an oil refinery owned by the Dangote Group, was officially inaugurated on May 22, 2023, in Lekki, Nigeria. The refinery has a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the largest refinery in Africa.

The refinery was built at a cost of $20 billion and is part of Dangote Group's plan to become a major player in the oil and gas industry. The refinery is expected to create thousands of jobs and help Nigeria to become self-sufficient in the production of refined petroleum products.

The inauguration of the Dangote Refinery is a significant milestone for Nigeria and for Africa as a whole. The refinery is a symbol of the continent's growing economic power and its potential to become a major player in the global oil and gas market.