No protester killed at Dangote Refinery: Oba Ogunbekun

Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun

Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun: no one died at Dangote Refinery

Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun: no one died at Dangote Refinery

The monarch of Ibeju Lekki in Lagos state, Oba Olumuyiwa Ogunbekun, has debunked media reports that alleged a protester was killed at the Dangote Refinery on Tuesday.

In a statement, Ogunbekun said the investigation by his chiefs found to the contrary.

He also said the Lagos State police spokesman, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi, denied the claims that someone was shot by the police.

Ogunbekun confirmed there was a protest at the refinerry, but he said it was peaceful.

He said the protesters dispersed after they were addressed.

The Monarch said while it was true that some casual workers protested against the contractors that employed them, the issue was resolved when the management of Dangote Refinery stepped in.

“I was shocked to see the report in social media that a protester was shot and killed in my domain.

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“It is true that some workers, belonging to some contractors of Dangote Refinery protested, but none of them was shot, not to talk of being killed.

Oba Ogunbekun appealed to well-meaning Nigerians to pray for the success of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals.

He said that the refinery would not only further open-up Lagos and the nation, but also ensure job creation for thousands of youth.

“Nigerians should honestly pray for Aliko Dangote for his massive employment drive across the country.

“I am happy that this refinery will employ thousands of youths in my area. I am so very positive and cannot wait for both the fertilizer and petrochemical plants to start production in full scale,” he said.

Also, Mr Anthony Chiejina, Chief Communications Officer, Dangote Group, in a statement dissociated the refinery from the protest.

“We maintain that it was embarked upon by staff of sub-contractors and not our workers,” he said

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