Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals refutes online allegations that petroleum products it produces are exported to Lomé, Togo, and then re-imported into Nigeria. Multiple outlets report that the refinery describes the claims as unfounded, baseless and unsupported by evidence or “commercial realities.” The company says it generally does not respond to unsubstantiated allegations, but chose to issue a statement to correct what it calls deliberate misinformation.
The refinery argues that such a process would be commercially irrational because exporting products and transporting them back would add logistics costs and erode margins. One report cites estimated additional logistics expenses of about $80–90 per metric ton for the Lomé onward-and-return route.
It also points to contractual and compliance controls, stating that sales contracts and tender terms prohibit re-sale or re-importation of products into Nigeria. The company further says it keeps records of product sales, including lifting locations, nominated vessels, counterparties and destination declarations. Overall, Dangote Refinery maintains that there is no operational, strategic or financial basis for the alleged scheme and reiterates its focus on supplying Nigeria and reducing dependence on imported petroleum.
