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09/24/2025

Four Nigerian Army soldiers have been convicted by a special court-martial for selling weapons to terrorists in the country's North-East.

Three of the soldiers received life sentences, while a fourth was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The convicted soldiers are:
* Sgt. Raphael Ameh (life sentence)
* Sgt. Ejiga Musa (life sentence)
* Lance Cpl. Patrick Ocheje (life sentence)
* Cpl. Omitoye Rufus (15-year sentence)

The court, led by Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Abdullahi, found the soldiers guilty of multiple charges, including theft, unlawful dealing in ammunition, and aiding the enemy.

Sgt. Raphael Ameh was an armourer with 7 Division Garrison. He was found to have conspired with a late colleague, Lance Corporal Ogbogo Isaac, to steal ammunition from the division's arms store.

He then worked with two police inspectors, Francis Ajayi and Francis Manasseh, to hide the weapons in bags of beans and smuggle them to Enugu and Ebonyi states for criminals.

The court found that Sgt. Ameh received over 100 bank transactions as payment for this illegal trade between July 2022 and June 2024.

Sgt. Ejiga Musa, an armourer with 195 Battalion, stole and sold an AK-47 rifle and a large amount of ammunition with the help of Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje and Inspector Francis Manasseh.

He was found to have collected more than N500,000 for the weapons.

His crime was uncovered when he tried to sell more ammunition to Inspector Francis Ajayi.

Corporal Omitoye Rufus was convicted for selling 40 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition to an inspector named Enoch Nwokolobia.

Lance Corporal Patrick Ocheje, deployed at Forward Operating Base Molai, was convinced by Inspector Francis Manasseh to steal ammunition to sell to militias.

He also received 20 rounds of PKT ammunition from Sgt. Ejiga Musa to sell to terrorist groups in collaboration with Inspector Francis Ajayi. The court also found him guilty of stealing a rifle from a fellow soldier.

The court emphasized that this illegal trade in arms endangers troops, threatens military operations, and undermines national security, which amounts to aiding the enemy. Brig.-Gen.

Abdullahi stated that the actions of these soldiers are a "betrayal of the trust, discipline and honour expected of troops."

He reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, fraud, and unprofessional practices, noting that such acts erode morale and bring the service into disrepute.

The Army remains committed to accountability and justice through its system of rewards and punishments.

09/21/2025

In a significant blow to international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Brazilian returnees who had ingested a combined total of 116 wraps of he**in and co***ne.

The suspects - Ofoma Sunday and Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu - were under observation in NDLEA custody after being apprehended by operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos.

The agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Sunday, September 21, given to Persecondnews in Abuja.

According to the statement, 46-year-old Ofoma was arrested on Tuesday, September 16, at Terminal 2 of the Lagos airport after arriving from Lagos, Brazil, on an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

He was taken for body scan which confirmed ingestion of illicit drugs. Ofoma had left Nigeria for Brazil on 3rd September to courier the consignment to Lagos for a reward of $2,500 upon successful delivery.

A swift follow-up operation was conducted at Eliata Hotel in Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos where Ofoma was instructed to meet Nweke Jude Chuckwudi who was designated to oversee the excretion of the drugs at the hotel and recover them.

The 55-year-old Nweke was arrested in the process. A total of 111 wraps of he**in weighing 1.452 kilograms were egested in eight excretions by Ofoma.

The statement reads: "Similarly, another Brazil returnee Ukachukwu Frank Ikechukwu, was arrested at the Lagos airport during the inward clearance of Ethiopian Airlines passengers from Brazil via Addis Ababa on Friday, September 19.

"He was taken for body scan which confirmed illicit drug insertion. Under excretion observation, Ukachukwu expelled five big wraps of co***ne weighing 145 grams.

"In his statement, he confessed to have bought nine wraps of the class A drug in Brazil and inserted all into his a**s, a process he claimed took him nearly two hours. During his transit through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he said he began to experience severe a**l pain and decided to remove the wraps from his body.

"He stated that in an attempt to meet up with his connecting flight to Nigeria, he could only manage to reinsert seven wraps, after which he flushed the remaining two wraps in a toilet.

"The suspect revealed that while on board his flight to Nigeria, he felt pressed and uncomfortable, which compelled him to use the lavatory. During the process, he expelled an additional two wraps, leaving him with only five wraps in his a**s. He claimed to have been into clothing business before traveling to Brazil in 2017.

"In 2020, he moved to the United States, where he was arrested for immigration offence and was detained for over a year before being deported to Nigeria in 2022. In March 2025, he returned to Brazil, where he currently works, having already obtained a Brazilian residence permit."

09/20/2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has rescued Nafiu Idris, a staff member of the FCTA's Department of Urban Affairs, who was abducted on Wednesday, September 17.

Idris was rescued following a fierce gun battle between the police, its sister security agencies, and the kidnappers, who were subsequently neutralised, Persecondnews reports.

Police Commissioner Ajao Adewale disclosed this on Friday, September 19, at a media briefing where he presented the Command's recent operational scorecard.

He said upon being informed of the kidnapping, the Command acted swiftly, with its Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in synergy with the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, DSS operatives, hunters, and vigilantes, launching a clearance operation.

The Command, on Thursday, September 18, at about 7:30 pm, traced the bandits' hideout to Zinda Forest, behind the Nigerian Army Estate in Kurudu, bordering Nasarawa State.

The CP said: "The gang engaged our operatives in a fierce gun battle, but our team overpowered them. Three of the notorious criminals, including their wanted leader Abdullahi Umar a.k.a. “Duna,” and his lieutenants Buba Ahmadi a.k.a. “Killer” and Habi Sule a.k.a. “Mai-Kudi,” were neutralised.

"The following items were recovered: two AK-49 rifles with serial numbers 1983 NK 2202 and 1975 SW0924, two magazines containing seven rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, two Itel mobile handsets, ATM cards from Access Bank and Wema Bank, two lighters, assorted charms and animal horns, and a cash sum of N10,000.

"Further investigation revealed that the neutralised gang leader “Duna” had been responsible for multiple kidnappings in Karu, Guzape, Kpobi, Army Estate Kurudu, and several locations in Nasarawa State.

"The gang’s planned attempt to kidnap a resident of Federal Housing Estate, Karu, on September 18, 2025 at about 10:00pm, was successfully foiled due to the proactive raid and dislodgement of their camp.

"Proactive anti-kidnapping and anti-banditry patrols are ongoing across border communities and identified hotspots."

The CP said prior to the rescue operation, armed hoodlums attacked Kpobi and Kpaduma 3 Villages in the Guzape area on Monday, September 15, at approximately 9:15 pm.

He said: "Two vigilantes sustained gunshot wounds during the attack. Sadly, one of them, Bako Pwaza, later died at the National Hospital, Abuja.

"The attackers attempted to kidnap two young ladies, but through a coordinated response team led by myself, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Rapid Response Squad Commander, and other officers, the victims were successfully rescued"

The FCT Police Command's Anti-Narcotics Unit has made significant strides in its anti-drug campaign.

The police arrested 11 notorious drug dealers in coordinated raids across identified drug hotspots in the FCT.

During the operations, officers recovered 68 bags of suspected cannabis and other illicit drugs.

According to the Command, these arrests are crucial for disrupting criminal supply chains, reducing drug-fueled crimes, and keeping harmful substances away from communities.

The Command also shared a success story in the fight against "one-chance" syndicates, a term for criminals who use their vehicles to pick up and rob unsuspecting passengers.

A victim, Kelvin Okorie, was robbed after boarding a vehicle in Lugbe, losing N80,000 in cash, two mobile phones, and other valuables.

The robbers also used his ATM card to withdraw an additional N2.7 million.

Following an intensive investigation, detectives from the Anti-One-Chance Unit arrested three suspects: Ahmed Mohammed, Ashafa Ali, and Mohammed Lamido Jabir.

The suspects confessed to the crime, and three operational vehicles used in their activities were recovered, along with several stolen items.

Through a series of coordinated anti-crime operations, the Command recovered seven fi****ms, including a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, five magazines, and 20 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition.

In addition, officers recovered 18 stolen vehicles, including two trucks and six truck tires.

Nine suspects were arrested in connection with these cases and will be charged in court.

The Command emphasized that these arrests, rescues, and recoveries are evidence of its commitment to ridding the FCT of criminal elements.

They affirmed their resolve to prevent criminal acts from endangering the safety and well-being of residents and visitors.

Two victims of crime, Nafiu Idris and an Abuja-based lawyer, Henry ChiChi, expressed their gratitude to the police and other sister agencies.

Idris, who was rescued by the police, noted that with public cooperation, law enforcement could do more to safeguard the nation's capital.

ChiChi thanked the police for tracing and arresting his kidnappers, who had collected a ransom.

09/18/2025

Buoyed by increase in revenue from oil and gas royalty and other sources, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) says it has disbursed N2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025 among the three tiers of government.

The revenue, which is regarded as the highest ever allocation to the three tiers of government and other statutory recipients, marks the second consecutive month that FAAC disbursements have crossed the N2 trillion mark.

Shared at the August 2025 FAAC meeting in Abuja, the revenue got a boost in oil and gas royalty, value-added tax, VAT, and common external tariff, CET, levies, according to a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting.

The communiqué revealed that gross federation revenue for the month stood at N3.635 trillion. From this amount, N124.839 billion was deducted as cost of collection, while N1, interventions, refunds, and savings.

Out of the N2.225 trillion total distributable revenue, FAAC said N1.478.593 trillion came from statutory revenue, N672.903 billion from VAT, N32.338 billion from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy, EMTL, and N41.284 billion from Exchange Difference.

From the statutory revenue of N1.478 trillion, the Federal Government received N684.462 billion, State Governments received N347.168 billion, and Local Government Councils received N267.652 billion.

A further N179.311 billion was allocated to oil-producing states as derivation revenue.

From the distributable VAT revenue of N672.903 billion, the Federal Government received N100.935 billion, the states received N336.452 billion, while the local governments got N235.516 billion.

Of the N32.338 billion shared from EMTL, the Federal Government received N4.851 billion, the States received N16.169 billion, and the Local Governments received N11.318 billion.

From the N41.284 billion exchange difference, the federal government received N19.799 billion, the states received N10.042 billion, and the local governments received N7.742 billion, while N3.701 billion, was shared to the oil-producing states as derivation., 285.845 trillion was set aside for transfers, 13 per cent of mineral revenue.

09/18/2025

Starline Nigeria Ltd has fired Mr. Clement Ikechukwu Owunna Jr. from his role as Group Operating Coordinator, effective August 18, 2025.

This decision, publicly announced on September 5, was made after his August 14 arrest on multiple criminal complaints related to serious corporate misconduct.

The Board's move to remove Clement Owunna Jr. follows a Federal High Court ruling in Lagos on August 29, 2025, which issued an interim injunction restraining him from acting as a director or agent of the company.

This termination demonstrates the Board's commitment to upholding corporate governance and integrity. Key reasons for his dismissal are as follows:

*Unauthorized alterations to shareholding structures and board representation at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

*Forgery of corporate board resolutions with falsified signatures.

*Diversion of company funds through unauthorized transfers, potentially misappropriating hundreds of millions of naira.

Owunna Jr. is currently under criminal investigation for document forgery and financial misconduct, following petitions from both shareholders and family members.

Despite being fired and arrested, Mr. Owunna Jr. has continued to falsely claim authority over Starline Nigeria Limited.

The company's board has rejected these claims and is now working with regulatory authorities to enforce proper governance.

In a statement, the Directors of Petsow Holdings Limited—the majority shareholders—affirmed that Mr. Owunna Jr.'s termination was valid and supported by the majority.

They confirmed he no longer represents Petsow Holdings on Starline's board and noted that legal actions are ongoing to address fraudulent filings and ensure corporate compliance.

09/18/2025

The bond between China and Nigeria has been strengthened with the opening of a new Chinese Corner at a school in Nigeria's capital.

Inaugurated by the Chinese Embassy on Wednesday, this facility is a testament to the lasting friendship between the two nations.

Funded by the China Geo Engineering Corporation (CGC), this is the 15th Chinese Corner to be established in schools within the FCT since the initiative began in 2013.

Speaking on behalf of the Chinese Embassy, Cultural Counsellor Yang Jianxing described the Chinese Corner as a vital platform for cultural and educational exchange.

He commended the CGC for donating and building the new facility, calling it a reflection of the company's dedication to social responsibility and the China-Nigeria friendship.

He said: “The Chinese Corner has become a bridge connecting us and Nigerian cultures, and a window for students to observe the world."

He noted that many students have secured Chinese Government Scholarships, pursued studies in China, or gained employment in Chinese companies through the programme.

"China is willing to work with Nigeria to promote the world towards a brighter future of greater peace, security, prosperity and progress.

"The Chinese diplomatic missions in Nigeria will also continue to support China-Nigeria cooperation in various fields such as culture and education, and continuously promote the building of a closer China-Africa and China-Nigeria community with a shared future.

"The strength of state-to-state friendship lies in the friendship between people, and the strength of friendship between people lies in the mutual understanding of their hearts.

"Next year is the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchange and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria. Exchanges in culture and education between China and Nigeria will usher in new development opportunities," he said.

In a brief remarks, the representative of CGC Nigeria Ltd, Mr Che Yuan, said education plays a vital role in the sustainable social development of a country and that it is crucial in nurturing future generations.

“The platform is dedicated towards providing reliable, high quality infrastructure and has been a trusted partner to the FCT administration for nearly two decades.

“We are delighted to support the educational sector in FCT and we are dedicated to offering our contributions in the education throughout Nigeria.”

The Director/Secretary of the FCT Secondary Education Board, Dr. Muhammed Sani Ladan, described the new corner as a hub for learning Mandarin, accessing scholarships, and advancing people-to-people diplomacy.

He recalled that the first Chinese Corner was established at GSS Garki in 2013, followed by eleven more in 2014, and another in 2024 at GSS Wuse Zone 3.

The two new additions in 2025 and today in Nyanya which demonstrated the growing importance of the initiative.

Ladan expressed appreciation to the Chinese Embassy and CGC for their continuous support, describing their contributions as “a legacy written in gold in the annals of our history.”

In his speech, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, FCT Mandate Secretary for Education, said the occasion is a shining testament to the deepening friendship and partnership between Nigeria and China.

Hayyo said China's contributions align with the dynamic and transformative leadership of the Honourable Minister, whose commitment to the development of the FCT continues to touch the lives of residents.

He said the initiatives further demonstrate the benefits of fruitful collaborations.

"Only yesterday, I was at Government Secondary School, Tuduwada Zone 4, where I had the privilege of commissioning the Chinese Corner graciously built by CCECC.

"Today, we gather once again to commission another Chinese Corner, this time constructed by the China Geo-Engineering Corporation (CGC).

"The establishment of 14 Chinese Corners with this 15th one about to be commissioned is a remarkable feat that underscores the strength of our bilateral relations.

"On behalf of the Education Secretariat, I extend our profound appreciation to the Chinese people for this enduring show of love not only to our education sector but also to the FCT Administration under the visionary leadership of the FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike.

"I assure you that these facilities will be fully utilized for the benefit of both our students and teachers. They will enrich the teaching and learning process, broaden cultural awareness, and equip our students with valuable knowledge of both the Chinese people and our Nigerian heritage," he said.

Persecondnews reports that the highlights of the day are cultural displays and student performances that showcased the richness of both Nigerian and Chinese traditions.

The occasion was attended by top government officials, education officials, representatives of the Chinese Embassy, CGC executives, principals, teachers, and students.

09/17/2025

The arrest and detention of Media Room Hub publisher, Azuka Ogujiuba, on August 8, 2025, has ignited outrage across Nigeria’s media and human rights communities, sparking fresh debate over press freedom, abuse of power, and the growing trend of using state institutions to intimidate journalists.

Ogujiuba, a respected veteran journalist and former ThisDay reporter, said she honored a police invitation to the Asokoro Division in Abuja on August 6, arriving with her lawyer. However, she was allegedly tracked for days, arrested without a warrant, “whisked away like a criminal,” and unlawfully detained for three nights.

According to Ogujiuba, the officers who orchestrated her ordeal, identified as Moses Jolugbo, head of the Asokoro Police Station, alongside officers Ifeoma Ogoli and Josephine Omotere, maltreated her, released her private address to lawyers of businessman Adewale “Biggie” Oladapo, and forced her to sign an apology letter under duress. “They compelled me to write an undertaking that I was not coerced, when in fact I was,” she said, adding that the letter was later leaked online to discredit her work.

Police authorities claim the arrest stemmed from a petition filed by Oladapo, who accused Ogujiuba of cyberbullying and defamation. But the journalist insists she was targeted for reporting a Lagos High Court injunction in a multi-billion-naira land dispute that did not favor Oladapo. The court had barred him and his company, Oretol Nigeria Limited, from interfering with four hectares of contested land belonging to Dr. Kennedy Okonkwo’s Capital Gardens Limited.

Ironically, while Oladapo has repeatedly evaded police invitations over fraud-related petitions filed against him—including allegations of fraudulent land sales worth billions of naira, Ogujiuba says she was hounded and criminalized for simply publishing a valid court ruling. “Adewale used Moses and Ifeoma to harass me. If anything happens to me or my family, Nigerians should hold them responsible,” she warned.

Her account paints a disturbing picture of selective justice: while the accused businessman mingled at social events in Abuja, a journalist performing her civic duty was locked up and humiliated.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has previously cautioned officers to steer clear of civil disputes and commercial transactions, raising serious questions about the legality of Ogujiuba’s detention and whether rogue officers acted outside their mandate.

Human rights advocates have rallied to her defense. Kehinde, a rights activist, argued that “publishing a lawful court order can never amount to cyberbullying,” and warned that the treatment of Ogujiuba sets a dangerous precedent for gagging the press. The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has also expressed concern, stating that harassment of journalists undermines both press freedom and public trust in law enforcement.

As the land dispute continues in court, Ogujiuba’s ordeal has become a symbol of the vulnerability of journalists in Nigeria, and a chilling reminder of how state machinery can be weaponized to shield the powerful, silence the press, and erode the rule of law.

09/16/2025

Ahead of his scheduled return to duty on September 18, suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been advised to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Darlington Nwauju, the APC spokesman for the Rivers State chapter, made the "offer" while speaking on Channels Television's "The Morning Brief," monitored by Persecondnews
on Tuesday, September 16.

He said: “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress.

“I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party.”

When asked if Governor Fubara would automatically become the APC leader in Rivers if he joined the party, Nwauju affirmed that he would.

“By the convention of our party, if he joins the All Progressives Congress, he becomes the leader of the party,” he said.

Nwauju also commented on the administration of retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas as sole administrator who has overseen the state for the past six months, insisting that he should give account of his stewardship.

"APC has not officially demanded that Ibas give an account of his stewardship for the past six months.

“The budget approval he got was from the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. There is a committee from the House of Representatives overseeing the period of emergency.

“I do expect that the committee should be able to do due diligence, come up with that report, and tell Nigerians what they found out. It is one of their core mandates in the business of legislations and lawmaking,” the APC spokesman said.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu and Fubara are expected back in the country on Tuesday ahead of Thursday’s return to democratic rule in Rivers State.

Tinubu had cut short his vacation in France and will return to Abuja, while Fubara is due back from London.

Their arrival comes as the state administrator intensifies preparations for Thursday’s handover, which will mark the end of emergency rule in Rivers.

Persecondnews had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, suspending Gov. Fubara, his deputy Prof. Ngozi Odu, and the elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for an initial period of six months.

The emergency declaration came amid a deep political crisis in Rivers, characterised by conflict between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike (now FCT Minister).

Tinubu appointed Ibas as the sole administrator to run the affairs of the state during the emergency period.

09/16/2025

Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to make a bold statement on the global stage as it will be gathering world leaders, policymakers, and investors and other private sector players at the forthcoming 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

This year’s gathering at the UNGA, which is the 80th Edition, will be held between September 15th and September 25th, and as always, UBA Group has mapped out series of engaging activities to spotlight Africa’s opportunities and foster high-level dialogue with global leaders towards boosting the continent’s potential.

A key part of the event, will be the UBA’s unveiling of a ground-breaking whitepaper that presents actionable strategies for unlocking Africa’s vast economic potential, as part of the bank’s mission to drive sustainable growth across the continent.

The whitepaper, a first-of-its-kind initiative by a leading African financial institution at UNGA, titled ‘Banking on Africa’s Future: Unlocking Capital and Partnerships for Sustainable Growth’, will highlight opportunities in trade, infrastructure, digital innovation, climate finance, and inclusive growth.

By providing a roadmap for collaboration between Africa and the global community, UBA aims to position the continent not just as a beneficiary of investment, but as a critical driver of future global prosperity.

Apart from the Whitepaper launch, other activities of the group will include the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) Roundtable to be hosted by UBA America, as well as the annual UBA Reception.

The reception will convene world leaders, policymakers, and influential business executives who will be involved in critical dialogues on investment and development across the continent.

UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, emphasized the strategic importance of these dialogues, explained that over the past few years, UBA has become an active leader in conversations and activities that will drive tangible investments to the continent.

“These conversations are fundamentally different from previous discussions because they will be followed by feasible and actionable decisions. UBA will actively work to implement these outcomes for the benefit of the continent, as committed partners in Africa’s development and sustainability,” Elumelu noted.

He said: “’The United Nations General Assembly is the largest and most official gathering of world leaders, and we cannot let such an opportunity pass without major African players like UBA taking centre stage to bring these leaders together and showcase Africa’s potential.”

Speaking on the upcoming event,
UBA’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Alawuba, emphasized the need for more private organizations and players to demonstrate their commitment to the continent’s development through concrete action and proven capabilities.

United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees group wide and serving over 45 million customers globally.

Operating in 20 African countries and the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology.

09/16/2025

The Presidential of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigeria has overcome its five-decade-long struggle with crippling fuel queues.

He highlighted the significance of this milestone, which he believes has finally brought an end to the frustrating fuel shortages that have long plagued the nation's economy and its citizens.

Dangote spoke at a news conference in Lagos on Monday to mark the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's first anniversary.

"We have been battling fuel queues since 1975, but today Nigerians are seeing real change," Dangote said, noting the refinery's impact on the nation's energy landscape.

"Despite initial doubts from investors, industry experts, and foreign officials, the refinery has not only met but exceeded expectations," he said.

Dangote pointed out that lenders could have seized his assets if the project failed, underscoring the risks involved.

Persecondnews reports that Dangote Refinery has already contributed to stabilizing petrol prices, with pump prices dropping from nearly N1,100 per litre to about N841 in several states.

To further reduce costs, Dangote announced the deployment of 4,000 CNG-powered trucks nationwide, expected to create at least 24,000 jobs.

"We have not displaced anyone. These trucks will not be driven by robots," he assured.

Dangote emphasized the importance of protecting local industries through the "Nigeria First" policy.

"Other countries didn't become industrialized by outsiders. Imports export jobs and import poverty. We must build our own economy," he said, urging the National Assembly to enact enabling laws.

Africa's richest man announced plans to expand refining capacity to 700,000 barrels per day in the facility’s second year reassuring that "refining capacity to 700,000 barrels per day, will position Nigeria as Africa's refining hub and a major fertilizer supplier."

Dangote restated the refinery's commitment to employee welfare, including comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, and lifetime pensions.

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