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Students Pass Vote Of Confidence On Dangote Refinery
Students across tertiary institutions in the country under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have passed a vote of confidence on the Dangote Refinery describing the recent demarketing of the world’s largest single train refinery by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) as the greatest disservice to the nation’s economy.
The students’ position came amidst alleged efforts by management of the NNPCL to induce the students body’s leadership with $250,000 to dissuade it from going ahead to declare support for Dangote Refinery in the current spat between the refinery and NNPCL.
Speaking after a tour of the Refinery facility yesterday in Lagos, leaders of the students’ body comprising of those from Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, said it would take an enemy of Nigeria to rubbish the gigantic project that would stop importation of fuel once and for all and save the nation of the scarce forex.
The NANS Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde Afiz addressing the management of the Dangote Refinery said they had the mandate of Nigerian Students to come and assess the situation of the refinery having been told that the refinery was uncompleted and inferior in all standards.
He said: we had a meeting on the situation in the country vis a vis the uncertainty in the oil and gas industry, especially the current fuel scarcity and we resolved to visit Dangote refinery to see things for ourselves, Having gone round the facility, our heart melted at the humongous size of the refinery.
We are speaking the minds of all Nigerian students that Government should direct all marketers to patronize Dangote refinery and ease the current fuel hardship. If anyone wants to compete with Dangote let them go and build their own. Government has four refineries and they are not working yet they don’t want the one that is available to sell. We will not accept that.
“Dangote Refinery has come to stay. We have discovered that all claims being bandied around are false. Our impression is that they never expected the refinery to stand, that is why they are against you. But we are pledging our resolve to stand by you.
“We have seen the refinery laboratory and we could see that it is world class. We cant allow this type of project that holds great potential for Nigeria’s economy to go down through some people’s disdain for the success of Alhaji Aliko Dangote.” He then urged the government to do all possible to support Dangote Refinery and protect it from saboteurs.
Earlier, The Vice-President, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin while welcoming the student leaders to the Refinery thanked them for the concern for the facility ad the resolve to stand for the truth by rejecting the monetary inducement.
He told the students that President Tinubu has intervened and commended the President for the directive for crude to be sold to Dangote Refinery in Naira currency, saying it is a good development for all Nigerians.
Edwin said the concern of the students was well placed as all Nigerians should be worried indeed because abut 90 percent of Nigeria forex goes into importation of fuel and that Dangote Refinery could help solve the proble as 43 percent of its capacity production could satisfy domestic demand while the remaining will be exported to generate more forex into the country.
Wondering why anyone would want to frustrate the refinery, Edwin noted “So much has been spent on the government refineries and there was nothing to show for it as they remained moribund.
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Maulud: Dalori urges Muslims to Emulate Virtues of Prophet Muhammad
The deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori felicitated with Muslims over Ei-dul Maulud.
Dalori urged Muslim faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
He said 12 Rabi ul Awwal is an important date on Islamic calendar as it marks the birthdate of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as an epitome of leadership, wisdom, and kindness.
Dalori said, “This occasion is an important date on Islamic calendar. I therefore urge Muslim faithful to emulate the noble teaching of the prophet of Islam.
“Let us reflect and pray for peace and economic well-being for our dear country.”
However, Dalori sympathized with the victims of floods in Maiduguri, saying the natural disaster was devastating.
He added, “The occasion of Maulud is vital as it gives us a unique chance to reflect on our faith. Let us use this opportunity to pray for brothers and sisters in Miaduguri who were devastated by floods.”
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Gov Dikko, Gawuna, Andishu, Nimrod receives YSFON awards
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON has conferred the executive governor of Katsina state governor, Radda Dikko with merit award in recognition of the immense contribution by his led state administration to sports development.
The well attended award conferment ceremony took place last Saturday at Ahmadu Bello stadium Kaduna.
Katsina state commissioner for sports, Aliyu Lawal Zakari received the award on behalf of the state governor.
Gov Dikko applaud YSFON for its over four decades of sacrifices and investments in youths development in Nigeria through sports.
He reassured of his commitment to continue to invest in the development of sports in all areas that will boost national development.
The immediate past deputy governor of Kano state, Dr Nasiru Gawuna was also on parade as one of the awardees.
Gawuna was decorated in recognition of his service to YSFON for several years. YSFON said.
The managing director, FreIvan Support Services, Moses Ted Andishu also bagged an award, for his contribution to sports developments at the grass root level.
Moses, who is a UK business mogul and philanthropist, speaking through his representative, Joseph Andishu, who received the award on his behalf has reaffirmed his commitments toward supporting laudable projects that will mentor Nigerian youths towards positive innovations and entrepreneurship using sports as the vehicle to pursue his goals to continue to better the cause of humanity.
The incumbent national president, Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod was honorured by YSFON for his tireless support to sports activities involving Nigerian youths.
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Finally NNPC Tackles Dangote, Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery.
The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its retail stations across the country.
The NNPC Ltd also wishes to state that, in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), PMS prices are not set by Government, but negotiated directly between parties on an arms length.
The NNPC Ltd can confirm that it is paying Dangote Refinery in USD for September 2024 PMS offtake, as Naira transactions will only commence on October 1st, 2024.
The NNPC Ltd assures that if the quoted pricing is disputed, it will be grateful for any discount from the Dangote Refinery, which will be passed on 100% to the general public.
The pricing
Attached to this statement are the estimated pump prices of PMS (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) across NNPC Retail Stations the country, based on September 2024 pricing.
Olufemi Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd
Abuja
16th September, 2024
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