About Us

Dangote Refinery is the centerpiece of Africa’s industrial transformation, with a mission to reduce import dependency and fuel economic growth. Our vision is to create a self-sufficient, export-driven refining hub for Africa.

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Africa’s Largest and Most Advanced Refinery — Innovation, Capacity, and Global Reach

Dangote Petroleum Refinery is a state-of-the-art, world-scale oil refining facility located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, Nigeria. Designed with cutting-edge technology and built to the highest global standards, the refinery represents Africa’s most ambitious industrial project and a milestone in energy self-sufficiency.

With a processing capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, our facility is the largest single-train refinery in the world. We produce Euro V–standard fuels, high-grade petrochemicals, and other essential products that meet the needs of both domestic and international markets.

Our Vision

To be a world-class, globally competitive energy company that drives Africa’s industrial transformation, ensures energy security, and delivers sustainable value to stakeholders.


Our Mission

We are committed to producing high-quality fuels and petrochemical products through innovation, operational excellence, and responsible practices — powering industries, communities, and economies.

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Chairman

Aliko Dangote, GCON

Aliko Dangote is the founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, the largest conglomerate in West Africa. The Group currently has a presence in 17 African countries and is a market leader in cement on the continent. One of the Group’s subsidiaries, Dangote Cement Plc, is the largest listed company in West Africa and the first Nigerian company to join the Forbes Global 2000 Companies list.

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Leadership

Our senior executives bring tremendous experience, visionary thinking and a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation to the day to day operation of the company.

Devakumar V. G. Edwin

Vice President, Oil and Gas

Halima Aliko Dangote

Director

Olakunle Alake

Director

Fatima Aliko Dangote

Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations
She is responsible for driving commercial operations across the various Dangote Business units.

Abdu Dantata

Group Executive Director, Logistics and Distribution
Coordinates the sales and marketing of all products manufactured or imported by the Group.

Olakunle Alake

Vice President, Dangote Industries Limited
He is responsible for all the businesses in DIL, excluding the Oil & Gas business.

Our History

The journey began with a bold vision from the Dangote Group: to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products and transform the continent’s energy landscape. Years of meticulous planning, investment, and engineering expertise have brought that vision to life, creating a facility that will meet over 100% of Nigeria’s refined product demand and generate surplus for export.