Dangote Refinery Denies Mass Sack Claims Cites Sabotage in Internal Shake-Up

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted reports of a “mass sack” following the circulation of a leaked internal memo, clarifying that the ongoing internal reorganisation is a strategic move to protect the facility from repeated acts of sabotage.

In an official statement released on Friday, September 26, the refinery’s management described the restructuring as a necessary step to preserve the safety, integrity, and stability of what it called a “strategic national asset.”

“The decision was taken in the best interest of the refinery,” the statement read, citing intermittent sabotage across operational units that had posed serious safety risks and disrupted critical operations.

The management stressed that the action was not arbitrary or punitive but rather a targeted response to threats affecting operational efficiency.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of its workforce and the continuation of its mission to meet Nigeria’s and Africa’s growing energy demands.