Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals denies allegations that it exports petroleum products to Lomé, Togo, and later re-imports them into Nigeria. In statements reported by multiple Nigerian outlets, the refinery rejects the “export-reimport” framing as illogical and unsubstantiated. The company says there is no commercial or operational basis for the alleged transactions. One report characterizes the claims as false and misleading, while another describes the allegations as a “tissue of lies.” Across the sources, Dangote Refinery maintains that its products are not being shipped to Lomé for the purpose of returning to Nigeria, and it argues that the claims do not match how the business operates.
The reports do not provide independent evidence confirming or detailing the alleged export and re-import activities, nor do they specify who made the original accusations. The issue is presented primarily as a dispute over the validity of the claims and the refinery’s response to them.
