Fire Contained at Dangote Petroleum Refinery, No Injuries Reported

A fire outbreak occurred on Wednesday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos.

The incident, which took place at the refinery’s effluent treatment plant (ETP), was quickly contained without causing any injuries or significant damage.

In an official statement sent to the media, Anthony Chiejina, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Dangote Group, assured the public that the situation is under control and there is no cause for alarm.

“We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP) today, Wednesday, 26th of June,” the statement read.

“There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating normally, and there are no recorded injuries or bodily harm to any of our staff on duty.”

The rapid response by the refinery’s emergency team ensured that the fire did not spread, and operations at the refinery were not disrupted.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a major project of the Dangote Group, is crucial for Nigeria’s oil industry, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on imported fuel and enhance its refining capacity.

The swift containment of the fire reassures stakeholders and the public of the refinery’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.