Femi Ote$ @realFemiOtedola

My Dear Brother Aliko,

First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support and belief in actualizing this monumental achievement under his administration. This day belongs to every Nigerian who has dared to dream of a better future. Congratulations to our great nation—today, we all stand a little taller.

Aliko, it feels like just yesterday, but it has been 25 long years since we first set our sights on transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape. I remember vividly when we set up the Blue Star Consortium to acquire stakes in the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries—20% for me and 51% for you. We were ready to change the game, but fate had other plans. The government of the day, in an act I can only describe as utterly obnoxious, canceled our stakes and thwarted our vision. But, as always, you refused to be deterred.

You never gave up on the dream we shared. You carried the torch forward, igniting a spark that has today become a roaring flame. And now, 25 years later, here we stand on the precipice of history, with the first fuel shipment from the Dangote Refinery—a feat that is nothing short of miraculous.

While the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries have remained dormant, their promise unfulfilled despite billions of dollars spent on so-called turn-around maintenance, you have achieved what many said was impossible. You have beaten all the skeptics, silenced the naysayers, and proved wrong those who doubted your resolve, even those who never wanted this project to succeed.

You have not just built a refinery; you have liberated us from the chains of economic dependence that have held this nation back for far too long. The days of bowing to foreign powers for our fuel needs are over, thanks to your vision and determination. You have dealt a death blow to the so-called local cabals who have fattened themselves for years, feeding off our nation’s economic slavery. These cabals, who have grown rich by keeping Nigeria in a perpetual state of dependence, must now face the reality that their era of easy gains is coming to an end.

I am reminded of the time you revolutionized the cement industry in Nigeria. Ships that once brought in cement turned into rusting relics, scraps of a bygone era. Now, with your refinery in full swing, I foresee a similar fate for fuel imports. The depot owners should take heed—it’s time to dismantle those depots and sell them as scraps while the market is still high. The world has changed, and those who do not adapt will be left behind.

When I ventured into the depot business with Zenon, it was in response to the inefficiencies of the NNPC. Zenon pioneered the diesel business in Nigeria and quickly became the largest in the country, filling the gaps left by our inefficient system. But today, your refinery stands as a beacon of what is possible when one has the audacity to dream and the tenacity to see it through.

Aliko, you have my deepest admiration and respect. Congratulations to you and the entire board, management and staff of Dangote Refinery on this monumental achievement. This is not just a victory for you but for every Nigerian who dares to dream. May this be just the beginning of even greater things to come.

With profound respect and warmest regards,

F. Ote$

I don't know if to congratulate Alhaji Dangote or not, but NNPC hiking PMS price is not helping.

Dangote is the peak of any businessman in Nigeria, so he is automatically a mentor to everyone else

I like how Otedola keeps famzing him openly. It means theres not hatred anywhere. Just mutual respect

From Dangote to BUA....Hausas are the biggest businessmen in Nigeria

This is what they are known for...No be to dey sell spare parts and eyepiece

The "we" in this letter does not connote the average Nigerian please take note and it your hopes in check.

Someone sold Forte Oil and invested heavily in this new refinery.

More like a congratulatory message to one's self.

Anyways, congratulations to Dangote, the investors and Nigeria.

This one always want to be in the news alongside Dangote. Clout chaser billionaire , Dangote's puppet

Damnnn niggar

Make we see as things dey go
Probably fuel go reduce

Because the pain we pass through in buying fuel ⛽️ at a very high Price is too much
Yesterday it was 850 in one rainoil in aduwawa here in Benin city

NOETHNICITY:
Nigerians have suffered, personally I can’t wait to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
Between on Friday and today Tuesday, I have spent 20k on fuel and I didn’t even drive out on Saturday

Damnnn niggar
20k only and you are shouting
Bro me dey spend 15k everyday
Except the day way nor go drive

slaawomirr:
Damnnn niggar

You are very annoying with this your damn niger rubbish

Nigeria will be great again,


Pls bosses and madams.
I am in need a job 🙏
I'm a HND food technology graduate
Lagos state.
Pls, help me with job connection please,

It's my turn to shine. Watch out! Congratulations baba, a pride of Africa

Nigerians have suffered, personally I can’t wait to reach the light at the end of the tunnel!
Between Friday and today Tuesday, I have spent 20k on fuel and I didn’t even drive out on Saturday and Sunday.
Dangote should just roll out the fuel without any fanfare please

Hope it won't take another 1 yr for the product to reach the filling stations

Hope the price will fall to #70 per litter 😎 or is it dey play as usual from frog eye😎

Calm down first, make 1 person first buy this Dangote fuel first. I no trust all these congratulations until we see it with our own Koro Koro eyes.

Na so Buhari rush unveil refinery wey never dey %100 ready.

No more lamba. We don get sense. My guy still dey queue since morning for MRS filling station.

No more celebrations until final whistle.

Capitalism without monopoly is all we seek.

No be by congratulations oh..


Hungry dey kill people oh....

Chairman, Go and resurrect First Bank first...

It's good to protest.

One big thief in Aso Rock wanted to keep importing from Malta.

The will of the people shall always prevail
.

Dangote the Nightmare of NNPCL...

Tinubu, Mele kyari should continue with their dubious Blending from Malta

Like him or not!

Monopolist or not!

In bed with every government or not!

Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals is a GREAT asset to this nation!!!

I admire both their friendship

There is nothing as sweet as having a true friend who wishes you well

Just heard that the price of PMS has been reviewed upward.... Again i ask, what is the problem of Nigeria.

Billionaire have written to Billionaire,

Poorlonia will also write to poorlonia.


Life is in levels.

TemplarLandry:

Real recognize real.

I dedicate "Hallelujah" by LadiPoe feat. Rozzz & Morrelo to these great men.

Great jam!

I miss your "I dedicate this song" comments.

Alright

"Aliko, it feels like just yesterday, but it has been 25 long years since we first set our sights on transforming Nigeria’s energy landscape. I remember vividly when we set up the Blue Star Consortium to acquire stakes in the Kaduna and Port Harcourt refineries—20% for me and 51% for you. We were ready to change the game, but fate had other plans. The government of the day, in an act I can only describe as utterly obnoxious, canceled our stakes and thwarted our vision. But, as always, you refused to be deterred."


25 Years ago was the Year 1999 ...Who were those in Government

President Obasanjo and his VP Atiku....and the PDP...

Any of these parties that is still talking about the problems in Nigeria's Oil and Gas sector is definitely part of the problems.

We hope to see more decimation of the cabals and IOCs in this sector..

Congratulations Alhaji Aliko Dangote ..na man you be.

No be you been dey blame am for investing in Nigeria wen Tinubu regime be wan do am take?

EreluRoz:
You are very annoying with this your damn niger rubbish

See who's using the word "annoying"

Abeg tell your friend Aliko to Sell Fuel For Nigerians at 350/400 per Liter,

Hjnn