On Monday, President Muhammadu Buharicommissioned the largest single-train petroleum refinery in the world.

In a lengthy post on his verified Twitter account on Monday evening, the former vice president Atiku Abubakar stated that the Dangoterefinery is opening at a time when government-owned refineries have been dormant for many years.

Atiku stated that the new refinery has validated his position that business people should conduct business while the government maintains its role of fostering a thriving business environment.

The PDP leader added that the new refinery will provide enormous benefits in terms of employment, petroleum supply and availability, foreign exchange earnings and savings, and tax revenue.

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Consequently, he congratulated Nigerians and celebrated the vision, prudence, and resolve of the Nigerian business magnate upon the launch of the multibillion-dollar project.

He wrote: “I congratulate Nigerians, and I celebrate the vision, foresight, and determination of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, @AlikoDangote, and the @DangoteGroup on the commissioning of the Dangote Refinery.

 

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“Coming at a time when our Govt-owned refineries have remained moribund for years, it again confirms the stance I have taken over the years that business persons best do business while the government maintains its role in providing an enabling environment and as a regulator to harness the benefits for the good of all citizens.

 

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“The benefits of this effort in terms of jobs, fuel supply and availability, foreign exchange earnings and savings, and tax revenue are immense. Hence, my congratulations to Nigerians.

“Our country must look more towards the private sector as partners in nation-building for the growth of our country, and in this regard, Aliko Dangote has distinguished himself remarkably.”