President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the planned expansion of the Dangote Refinery to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) will generate about 95,000 skilled jobs at the peak of construction.
Speaking in Lagos during his induction as an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Dangote said the project represents a major step in Nigeria’s industrial growth and long-term economic transformation.
He noted that the expansion will rely heavily on Nigerian engineers, technicians, and other skilled professionals, while also boosting local manufacturing, technology transfer, and the country’s oil and gas value chain.
According to him, once completed, the refinery will become the largest in the world, surpassing India’s Jamnagar refinery, and significantly improve Nigeria’s fuel self-sufficiency while reducing dependence on imports.
Dangote also said the project will strengthen foreign exchange savings and enhance overall energy security for the country.
The President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Prof. Rahamon Bello, described the recognition as well deserved, noting that Dangote’s projects continue to inspire a new generation of engineers and entrepreneurs across Africa.
The refinery’s current capacity stands at 650,000 barrels per day, with the expansion expected to be delivered in phases over the next three years.
