Dangote Refinery has commenced the rollout of its first Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from its 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery.
on Tuesday in a broadcast at his refinery situated in the Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State.
The 650,000-capacity refinery engaged in a test run of the product.
He stated that the company’s petrol will substitute import dependence, bring down inflation, and stabilize the Naira against the dollar.
According to him, the petrol will hit the Nigerian market as soon as discussions are finalized with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
“The quality will match that of anywhere in the world.
“It is a day of celebration. It is a day to give thanks to God, to give thanks to Mr. President, and also to friends who have been supportive in ensuring that this refinery produces gasoline. We are now here.
“As soon as we finalize with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, our product will start entering the market.”
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