DANGOTE REFINERY WILL CREATE MASSIVE JOBS, PROMOTE LOCAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT- SPEAKER 20-07-24
By Sadiq Aminu The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, says the parliament is committed to addressing regulatory, infrastructural and financial challenges inhibiting investments in Nigeria from the private sector of the economy.
Dr. Abbas gave the assurance while making his remarks at a reception accorded to him and his deputy, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, the leadership and some committee chairmen of the House by Dangote Group of Industries in Lagos.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Levinus Nwabughiogu stated that the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group of companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote had invited the lawmakers to visit and undertake a tour of the Dangote Petroleum refinery in Lagos.
The Speaker in his remarks said the House is working assiduously to create a conducive environment for businesses in the country.
“We are acutely aware of the challenges facing the private sector in Nigeria, including regulatory hurdles, infrastructure deficits and access to finance.
“The House of Representatives is committed to addressing these issues and improving the ease of doing business in our country”
“We are working diligently to create more business friendly environment through legislative reforms that streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy and enhance transparency.
“Our goal is to make Nigeria an attractive destination for both local and international investors.
“In line with the renewed agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National assembly and the House of Representatives are committed to creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.
“We understand that a robust partnership between the government and private enterprises like Dangote group is essential for sustainable development.
“To this end, we are dedicated to enacting policies that support business growth, reduce bureaucratic orders and promote transparency and accountability.”
The Speaker who emphasized that the refinery will create thousands of jobs and promote local contents commended the president of Dangote group for his foresight and faith in the Nigerian project.
Dr. Abbas encouraged Dangote to further explore other avenues to complement the efforts of the federal government.
He explained that there are ways that the House and the company can work together to boost the nation’s economy.