The effluent treatment plant (ETP) section of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki yesterday went up in flames, yesterday, sending panic across the complex.
While the cause of the fire outbreak has not been ascertained, a source inside the refinery hinted of a loud explosion in the section followed by flames and thick smoke.
The cause of the fire is yet to be known, while no injuries were recorded. The emergency services and fire fighting team in the refineries were also said to have responded swiftly to curtail the fire.
A statement from the Dangote Group signed by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, read: “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident at our effluent treatment plant (ETP), today Wednesday 26th of June.
There is no cause for alarm as the refinery is operating and there is no recorded injury or body harm to any of our staff on duty.”
In the last few days, Dangote has alleged of deliberate efforts to frustrate and sabotage his refinery by “mafia” groups and both local and international oil companies (IOCs).
By Muyiwa Lucas- The Nation
