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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Exports Petrol to Cameroon

The Dangote refinery and Neptune Oil have jointly announced the first-ever export of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from the refinery in Lagos State, Nigeria to Cameroon.

The Management of the Dangote refinery made this known in a statement on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

The refinery stated that the milestone, resulting from a strategic collaboration between the two companies, underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and Cameroon while meeting the region’s growing energy demands.

Speaking on the development, the President and CEO of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said: “This first export of PMS to Cameroon is a tangible demonstration of our vision for a united and energy-independent Africa.

“With this development, we are laying the foundation for a future where African resources are refined and exchanged within the continent for the benefit of our people.”

The Director and Owner of Neptune Oil, Antoine Ndzengue, stated: “This partnership with Dangote Refinery marks a turning point for Cameroon.

“By becoming the first importer of petroleum products from this world-class refinery, we are bolstering our country’s energy security and supporting local economic development. This initial supply, executed without international intermediaries, reflects our commitment to serving our markets independently and efficiently.”

The statement added that the collaboration between Dangote Refinery and Neptune Oil would not end with this first export.

“Both companies are exploring new initiatives to establish a reliable supply chain that will help stabilise fuel prices and create new economic opportunities across the region,” it noted.
Fred Nwaozor, popularly known as TheMediaAmbassador, is a Nigerian tech expert, author, creative & content writer, media strategist, policy analyst, blogger, public speaker and rights activist. The renowned columnist regularly writes for the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), and is the Founder & Convener of Right Thinkers Movement (RITMO), Nigeria. He's a chartered industrial physicist, engineer and IT personnel. As a media guru, he enjoys an active presence in all media segments - including electronic, print & digital - since two decades ago till date. As a full-time researcher and educator, he's a regular contributor and peer reviewer for various internationally-noted engineering journals. As Telecommunications and Automation engineer, his research interest mainly lies in System Modelling, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart city, Cybersecurity, Wireless networks, and Machine Learning (ML).