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The Digest:

In the high-stakes arena of national economic policy, a line has been drawn. The Federal Government has declared its unequivocal support for the Dangote Refinery, with Vice President Kashim Shettima stating that "Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN" and describing Aliko Dangote as a national institution that must be protected for the country's economic future.

Key Points:
  • Vice President Shettima stated "Nigeria is greater than PENGASSAN" amid the recent labour dispute.
  • He described Aliko Dangote not as an individual but as a "national institution."
  • The government emphasized the $20 billion refinery is a national asset that must succeed.
  • Shettima argued Dangote could be wealthier had he invested abroad instead of in Nigeria.
  • He called for caution and patriotism from both labour and the private sector.
  • The statement frames the dispute as a minor issue versus the nation's broader economic interests.
  • This positions the refinery's stability as synonymous with national economic progress.
The government's stance frames corporate interests as national interests, testing the balance between labour rights and macroeconomic stability.

Sources: Vanguard News

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