By Danjuma Amodu | February 22, 2026
In a significant move to drive Nigeria’s energy future, NNPC Ltd and Dangote Group have strengthened their partnership through a strategic alliance. Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, led a delegation to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lagos yesterday, discussing ways to bolster cooperation between the two energy giants.
The visit, which included a tour of the facility, focused on enhancing operational and commercial ties between NNPC Limited and the Dangote Refinery, with both parties reaffirming their commitment to Nigeria’s energy future, according to a press release by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd.
Engr. Ojulari commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, for his vision and perseverance in delivering the 650,000 barrels per day refinery, a project that positions Nigeria as a major downstream hub in Africa.
“The strategic alliance will unlock synergies across assets, infrastructure, capital, and markets, providing visibility of all NNPC-Dangote business relations,” Engr. Ojulari said.
The partnership is expected to create opportunities for both companies to expand upstream and venture into trading, shipping, gas supplies, and other areas.
Engr. Ojulari expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership in the oil and gas sector, noting that his investor-friendly reforms and commitment to sectoral transformation have signalled seriousness to both domestic and foreign investment opportunities, therby created an enabling environment for partnerships of this scale to flourish.
Alhaji Aliko Dangote said Nigerians would benefit from the synergy between Dangote Group and NNPC Ltd, as the collaboration would achieve economies of scale and unlock value across markets.
The partnership between NNPC and Dangote Group is expected to boost Nigeria’s energy sector, with the Dangote Refinery playing a significant role in the country’s energy future. The refinery is a world-class facility equipped with modern technology, capable of making a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy and the global energy market.
The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming their commitment to deepening cooperation, ensuring energy security, driving industrial growth, and delivering value to Nigerians.
NNPC Ltd currently holds a 7.25 percent stake in the Dangote Refinery, a strategic investment that aligns with NNPC Ltd’s downstream growth objectives and commitment to domestic refining capacity.
