Tensions have escalated between Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and the Nigerian government, following recent allegations of substandard products from the Dangote refinery. The altercation between Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and Dangote has raised serious concerns about monopoly and product quality within the country’s oil sector.
In the most recent episode of “Report Desk Africa,” Bernard Akede and Adesewa Odusoga provide exclusive insights and discussions featuring research expert, Abdulateef Ahmed, and broadcast media journalist Jimi Aina, who shed light on the intricate dynamics of this ongoing conflict. The dispute’s implications for Nigeria’s energy security are significant as the country grapples with the fallout.
Moreover, the episode examined the planned mass protests in Nigeria, with commentary from guests Kingsley Bassey and News Central’s Igbalaniyi Omoniyi.
As public discontent grows, the programme analysed the reasons behind the government’s struggle to manage the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) effectively. It asked if the government was justified in its accusations against the Dangote Refinery and whether there Were monopolistic tendencies at play.
Watch the video below to unravel these pressing issues and understand the stakes involved.
