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Dangote Refinery IPO To Be Open To All Nigerians As Share Purchase Process Simplified
President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is designed to give ordinary Nigerians a chance to own a stake in the country’s largest private industrial project.

According to Dangote, the IPO is intentionally made accessible to Nigerians across all income levels, with a simplified process that will accommodate both first-time and experienced investors.

He described the offer as “for the people”, noting that the goal goes beyond fundraising to promoting inclusive ownership and allowing Nigerians to share in the prosperity of the refinery.

“This refinery belongs to Nigerians and Africans. It was built to transform our economy, create prosperity, and secure our energy future. We want the people to share in that success. That is why we are making the IPO process simple, transparent, and accessible. Anyone with a Bank Verification Number (BVN) will be able to invest and become a co-owner of this world-class refinery,” Dangote said.

The billionaire disclosed that technology-driven subscription channels will be deployed to eliminate bureaucracy and make participation seamless.

He said the simplified process will enable civil servants, artisans, traders, professionals, young entrepreneurs, cooperative societies, pension contributors and Nigerians in the diaspora to subscribe.

“Historically, wealth has often been concentrated in the hands of a few. Our objective is different. We want to create opportunities for millions of Nigerians to benefit from the value being created by this refinery. This IPO represents a unique opportunity for people to own part of an enterprise that is already transforming Africa’s refining industry,” he added.

Dangote noted that the broad-based ownership will also deepen the Nigerian capital market and drive inclusive economic growth. He recalled that previous public offerings by Dangote Group companies had created wealth for thousands of Nigerians through dividends and capital appreciation.

He stressed that allowing retail investors to own part of the refinery aligns with his belief that Nigerians should have direct stakes in major economic projects.

“People should not only benefit as consumers of refined petroleum products; they should also benefit as owners. We are creating a pathway through which everyday Nigerians can participate directly in the growth story of this refinery,” he said.

The planned IPO is expected to be one of the biggest transactions in Nigeria’s capital market due to the size and strategic importance of the 650,000 barrels-per-day refinery, which has become a major supplier of refined products for local consumption and export.

The refinery is expected to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products, boost energy security, and support foreign exchange earnings.

Dangote added that transparency and corporate governance will remain a priority as the company prepares for the offer, adding that details on the offer structure, subscription channels and requirements will be announced through appropriate regulatory channels.

“The refinery is more than an industrial project. It is a symbol of what Nigerians can achieve. We are now opening the doors for millions of people to become part of that journey,” he said.

SOURCE: The Sun Nigeria –