Dangote refinery to employ 95,000 workers for expansion to 1.4m bpd

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says the expansion of the Dangote refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment for no fewer than 95,000 skilled workers at peak construction.

Dangote disclosed this at the weekend in Lagos during his induction as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), describing the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s industrial transformation.

According to him, the expansion underscores the company’s continued commitment to engineering excellence, job creation, and sustainable economic growth.

He said: “This award is particularly meaningful because it recognises what we are doing in the industry, especially our commitment to employing engineers and skilled professionals.

“At the peak of construction for this expansion, we expect to have about 95,000 skilled workers on site, and we will continue to grow.”

Dangote added that the expanded refinery, upon completion, will surpass the Jamnagar Refinery in India to become the largest refinery in the world, significantly strengthening Nigeria’s refining capacity.

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The business mogul noted that the project would rely heavily on Nigerian expertise, creating substantial opportunities for engineers, technicians, artisans, and other skilled professionals.

He added that the expansion reflects the Group’s long-term vision for industrialisation in Nigeria and across Africa.

In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Prof. Rahamon Bello, described the honour as well deserved, noting that Dangote’s impact transcends physical infrastructure.

“What makes this recognition fitting is not only what has been built, but what has been inspired. Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s journey continues to motivate a new generation of engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to think boldly, act decisively, and believe in the immense possibilities within our continent,” Bello said.