Dangote urges urgent action on Nigeria’s power crisis
Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis. Speaking at the official launch of the National Industrial Policy 2025 in Abuja, he warned that unreliable power supply threatens industrial growth and job creation. Dangote stressed that policy incentives alone are not enough without stable electricity and protection for local industries. He highlighted the challenges manufacturers face due to erratic power and excessive importation.
TLDR
- Aliko Dangote urged the government to convene a national retreat to resolve electricity issues, emphasizing that “no power, no growth.”
- He spoke at the launch of the National Industrial Policy 2025, attended by top officials and industry leaders.
- Dangote noted that manufacturers spend more on power generation than production due to unreliable electricity.
- He warned that excessive imports threaten local industries and called for stronger protection against dumping and unfair competition.
- Recent gas supply maintenance caused widespread blackouts, highlighting the urgent need for power sector reforms.
