Tolulope Adeusi, the chairman of TG Marchnata Group of companies, says the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery will present Nigeria as an attractive investment destination for investors.

Mr Adeusi, an entrepreneur, said in an interview on Friday that the refinery would go a long way in solving the country’s petrol crisis and commended Aliko Dangote for building the refinery in Nigeria.

“We need to commend Alhaji Aliko Dangote for coming up and pushing the idea of getting a refinery together and having to do with so many influences that mitigate against the existence of such operation.

“The refinery is one of the best gifts any human can give to a nation, irrespective of what people might have said about him. I think he has done so much in giving that balance. If you notice, the hope of the average Nigerian is in line with the availability of what the man (Dangote) has been able to resolve,” he said.

Mr Adeusi appealed to President Bola Tinubu to give leverage to the low and middle-class entrepreneurs in the country.

He said that the low and middle-class entrepreneurs, who can create employment and reduce hunger, were not enjoying the government’s full support.

Mr Adeusi said that while the low- and middle-class entrepreneurs were using their resources to develop the country, the “top entrepreneurs” enjoying government patronage had their money starched in foreign countries.

“There is no doubt that the president is doing enough, but he needs to focus on the low and middle-class entrepreneurs who can drive the economy. Many of the low and middle-class entrepreneurs from the north to the south need the support of the President to function optimally.

“Nigeria is a great nation with immense potential and resources. However, to fully realise this potential, we need to address challenges such as corruption, infrastructure deficit, and the need for quality education.

“I remain optimistic about Nigeria’s future, provided we need to continue to strive for good governance, economic diversification and social inclusion,” he said. 

(NAN)