Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, announced on Saturday that he did not receive any incentives from the Nigerian government for constructing his $20 billion refinery located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Dangote shared this information during a visit from the leadership of the House of Representatives, led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
“In the refinery, we did not, and I repeat, we did not collect one single incentive from the Federal Government of Nigeria or even Lagos State.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, on Saturday stated that he did not enjoy any incentive from the Nigerian government to build his $20bn refinery sited at the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
Dangote made this known when he received the leadership of the House of Representatives led by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu.
“In the refinery, we did not, and I repeat, we did not collect one single incentive from the Federal Government of Nigeria or even Lagos State.
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“Yes, the Lagos State gave us a good deal but we paid $100m for the land. It wasn’t free land; we paid for it,” he said.
“Majority of the population are with us. So, we are not discouraged, we will continue what we are doing.”
Dangote urged the House of Representatives to investigate the quality of diesel and petrol at filling stations, disputing allegations that the petroleum products from his refinery are substandard.
He also called on the House to establish a committee to test products at various filling stations nationwide, highlighting the damage being done to vehicles and engines by inferior products.
(Daily Post)
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