Africa is on the rise, and one project is leading the charge. The Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, is already processing 650,000 barrels of oil daily, producing 50 million liters of fuel.
At a cost of 19 billion dollars, this refinery shows Africa’s power to produce, refine, and export, no longer just a consumer, but a leader.
For the first time, Nigeria is sending petroleum products to Europe and the US, and fuel shortages are a thing of the past.
The refinery is set to double its output to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, making it one of the largest in the world.
But it doesn’t stop there. The Dangote Fertilizer Plant will produce 12 million tons of urea annually, making Africa a global force in agriculture and improving food security for over a billion people.
Africa is moving away from being dependent on imports to becoming self-sufficient, exporting, and confidently building its future.
As the continent grows, so does its influence on the global stage. The question now: Is the world ready for an Africa that leads, not follows?