The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention against attempts by certain oil marketers to undermine the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
Adeboye noted that these same interests had previously crippled Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries.
Speaking at the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service themed “Total Restoration,” Pastor Adeboye urged for prayers to protect the Dangote Refinery, located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, from vested interests intent on blocking its operation.
While he did not directly name the refinery, his comments were a clear nod to the ongoing tension between the refinery and oil marketers, who are reportedly seeking to sustain fuel imports at the expense of local refining.
“God raised Aliko Dangote to build a refinery that works after years of pouring money into public refineries that failed to produce results,” Adeboye remarked.
He expressed frustration over the situation, asking, “Are we under a curse? We have four refineries; we poured all kinds of money into them, but none of them is working.
“But God raised someone to build a refinery that works.”
Adeboye praised Dangote’s resolve to build a functional refinery that could end Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel, lamenting that certain interests now appear determined to sabotage this progress.
“Now he is refining petrol, and some people want to stop him from selling it, so they can keep importing,” he stated.
Fuel Subsidy and Economic Impact
Adeboye also addressed the lasting damage caused by Nigeria’s previous fuel subsidy regime, describing it as a major drain on the nation’s resources.
He noted that the subsidy contributed to rising debts and rampant corruption.
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the end of the fuel subsidy in 2023, the move was broadly welcomed by Nigerians, but oil marketers who profited from the system were reportedly angered by the decision.
Adeboye alleged that these marketers, in collaboration with some International Oil Companies (IOCs) and other powerful players, are working to hinder the Dangote Refinery’s operations.
Measures include limiting Dangote’s access to Nigerian crude oil, forcing the refinery to import crude from countries like the United States.
The strain on Nigeria's Economy
The RCCG leader stressed that Nigerians are bearing the brunt of these machinations, as the prices of basic goods have surged beyond reach for many.
The ongoing push to prioritize imports over local refining has placed further strain on the Naira, which continues to depreciate.
“The masses are the ones suffering. These marketers, who are bent on keeping imports alive, already have more money than they can ever spend,” Adeboye stated.
Despite its capacity to meet Nigeria’s fuel demand and even produce a surplus for export, the Dangote Refinery faces resistance from those who prefer to keep importing fuel.
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