“When citizens choose to turn the tables in their favour resisting every sense of manipulation and oppression, they win”
By Njoku SaintJerry A
In 2013, Aliko Dangote revealed his plan on building an oil refinery in Nigeria and invested $23 billion
Many people made fun of him, But 12 years later, he’s DOUBLED his net worth in 1 year and now processes 500,000 barrels of oil daily.
In 2013, Oil prices were soaring. They were spending billions importing refined products from Europe. Most saw a problem but Aliko Dangote saw an opportunity.
In January 2024 The refinery opens for business then By January 2025, processing 500,000 barrels daily, shipping to: Europe, Brazil, UK, the US, Singapore & South Korea
“We have to build our own nation by ourselves. We have to build our own continent by ourselves.”
Abia State, South East Nigeria is a clear example of when citizens choose to turn the tables in their favour resisting every sense of manipulation and oppression, today the State is undergoing massive reconstruction under a conscientious leadership led by the governor H.E. Dr. Alex Otti.
The picture attached to this story tells the story of an early beginning of the journey in the great footstep of Dangote to dream big and think differently.
The socio-political and economic event in Abia State today is not magic but deliberately planned outcomes and more.
This is what happens when you choose to confront your obstacles and pull down the walls, People of Abia State literally pulled down the wall just as Aliko Dangote literally did and under strong determination withstood all fears and doubts until now, that dream has been actualized.
Henceforth that chunk of plank has been yanked off the eyes of the people resident in this region of Nigeria they certainly can tell what quality governance and responsible representation in government is all about – It is not too much English speaking and parading academic and Chieftaincy titles but Hardwork, determination and sincerity of purpose
It is certainly possible to rebuild Nigeria, to our dreams without speaking too much English analysis
His refinery isn’t just processing oil. It’s processing Africa’s future.
