Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has presented the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol.
Dangote made the presentation on Tuesday during a broadcast at his refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State.
The 650,000 barrels per day refinery has been undergoing a test run of the product in the past weeks.
Dangote said “I would like to commend the people of Nigeria and the government of President Bola Tinubu for providing us with the platform for growth, development, and prosperity. I also want to thank him for introducing the idea of exchanging crude for Naira. This initiative will contribute to the stability of the Naira.
With the refinery now in operation, Dangote said, we will have a clear picture of Nigeria’s true PMS consumption and we will be able to track every truck and shipload.
He also stated that his refinery would meet the demands not only of Nigerians but also of sub-Saharan Africa.
Aliko Dangote, also explained why the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, from his refinery appears clearer than the ones currently in circulation.
He highlighted that the clearer petrol is more environmentally friendly and could help reduce health issues associated with polluted petroleum products.
He noted that this new petrol would also protect engines from damage caused by the unclear petrol typically found in the market.
He said, “This is the sample of the petrol. You see it as a different colour, but that is the real deal. You are now going to have a good and genuine product.”
Regarding the colour of the diesel, he said, “I am sure Nigerians have not seen this colour of diesel before,” Dangote stated. “This is called Euro-5 diesel. It contains less than 10 parts per million (PPM) of sulphur. This will help vehicles, engines, and generators last longer.”
He further emphasised, “The health of the people and the environment will not be compromised. This is the real deal.”
