Aliko Dangote: Refining Nigeria’s Oil, Helping Africa, and Creating Wealth Aliko Dangote's recent refinery launch has sent shockwaves through Africa's energy landscape.
However, beneath the headlines lies a more complex tale of economic nationalism and self sufficiency. Nigeria's state owned refineries have been crippled by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement for decades.
This has forced Nigeria to spend billions importing refined petroleum products.