Dangote Group Expands to Create Thousands of Jobs Across Nigeria
- Dangote Group's expansion across industries like sugar, cement, and oil and gas is expected to create thousands of more jobs which will benefit young Nigerians
- The group's deployment of 4,000 CNG-powered trucks will also enhance fuel distribution efficiency and lower transportation costs
- Owing to the success of Dangote Refinery, the group expects more private refineries in Nigeria to spring up and reduce dependency on imports
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Hope has increased for youths as Dangote Group announces expansion across its companies, which is likely to produce thousands of more jobs across the country.
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The Dangote Group expansion plans in industries such as sugar, cement, and oil and gas will likely result in the creation of many jobs. The Nation reported that this is anticipated to provide thousands of jobs for young people.
This was disclosed by Mr. Devakumar Edwin, vice president of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, during a tour of the Dangote Refinery by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN), Lagos Council.
According to Edwin, the Dangote sector is growing in Nigeria and other African nations to satisfy rising demand and generate more job opportunities.
Edwin stated that 4,000 trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) would be deployed to support the distribution of refined petroleum products throughout Nigeria. This move ensures that consumers benefit fully from local refining and the resulting drop in fuel prices.
He explained that the deployment of the CNG-powered fleet is a strategic move to lower fuel distribution logistical costs, which significantly impact the ultimate pump price.
“The deployment of these 4,000 CNG-powered trucks will help us pass down the benefits of domestic refining and the reduction in product prices to consumers. The aim is to support logistics and make distribution more efficient, not to displace any existing players in the sector,” he said.
He went on to say that using these trucks would not only be better for the environment but also drastically lower transportation costs, which would eventually make refined goods more accessible to Nigerians.
Edwin emphasised the broader effects of Dangote's business endeavours, especially in promoting growth and competition in key economic areas. He mentioned the Dangote Sugar Refinery, pointing out that other businesses, such as BUA Group and Nigerian Flour Mills, have invested in sugar manufacturing due to its success.
“We’ve seen it with sugar, and we’ve seen it with cement. The success of Dangote Cement led to the emergence of players like BUA, Mangal, and the expansion of Lafarge. In the same way, the success of this refinery will drive the emergence of more private refineries in Nigeria,” he added.
He claims that, in addition to helping reduce Nigeria's historical dependency on imported refined goods, the Dangote Refinery is also paving the way for a competitive and sustainable refining sector that will boost the country's economy as a whole.
He pointed out that the Dangote Group has developed into a breeding ground for technicians, scientists, and engineers, many of whom have gone on to work abroad as expatriates. He reassured the labour leaders of the company's unwavering dedication to human capital development, employee welfare, and the general health of the economy, highlighting that Aliko Dangote is a patriotic Nigerian who is fully committed to the advancement of his country.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery was praised by the NLC as a transformative national asset and a critical step in closing the fuel supply deficit in Nigeria, increasing jobs, and reviving public trust in the nation's economic potential.
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Comrade Funmi Sessi, the chairman of the Lagos State Council's NLC and the council's executive members, commended the Dangote Group's investments for their strategic importance and scale, noting that the projects are providing real benefits to the populace.
“Today, we have seen the massive Dangote Refinery project, as well as the fertiliser plant. We have also observed some of Dangote’s other investments in this area. It is truly enormous and highly impressive. I believe what we have seen is a clear effort to bridge the gap in the availability of essential products in the country and to create job opportunities for Nigerians and others, as well as industrialize the country,” she said.
The union acknowledged that Nigerians had to deal with an unprecedented increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) when the Federal Government eliminated gasoline subsidies. Nonetheless, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's entry into the market contributed to price stabilisation.
Her words:
“It wasn’t until Dangote came into the picture that we started seeing some relief. His intervention significantly reduced the escalated prices of PMS and other refined products. That’s a clear demonstration of private sector leadership.”
Dangote Refinery sparks hope of cheaper fuel
Legit.ng reported that Nigeria’s journey toward a cheaper and more reliable petrol supply has taken a major step forward as independent marketers begin formal registration with the Dangote Refinery for direct fuel delivery.
The refinery, Africa’s largest, is scheduled to start distributing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel directly to retailers from August 15, bypassing traditional depots and intermediaries.
This development follows the company’s earlier announcement on June 15, 2025, of plans to deploy 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers nationwide.
Source: Legit.ng
