Dangote Projects 90,000 Jobs in Lagos as Refinery Expansion Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Daily

Aliko Dangote has projected that his refinery, petrochemical and fertiliser operations in Lagos will employ more than 90,000 people in 2027. According to a report by the official website of Arise News on November 10, 2026. The billionaire disclosed the employment projection while outlining expansion plans for his industrial businesses.

Dangote explained that the projected employment figure would be driven by the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and its associated petrochemical and fertiliser operations. The refinery is expected to increase its processing capacity by an additional 700,000 barrels per day. This will bring its planned total capacity to approximately 1.4 million barrels daily.

The expansion forms part of Dangote’s broader investment programme aimed at increasing domestic production, reducing dependence on imported petroleum products and strengthening Nigeria’s industrial capacity.

Beyond refining, the businessman disclosed plans to establish 20 fertiliser blending plants across Africa. This is meant to improve farmers’ access to agricultural inputs.

The fertiliser initiative will also involve expanding production capacity for urea, diammonium phosphate and other agricultural products. It will also explore potash and phosphate mining opportunities in Congo-Brazzaville.

Dangote further outlined an ambitious $65 billion investment programme over four years. This covers existing businesses and new ventures across refining, fertiliser, petrochemicals, power and other industries.

He also disclosed plans to develop 10,000 megawatts of electricity capacity with some African countries, alongside increasing cement production capacity to 100 million tonnes.

The billionaire argued that Africa must strengthen domestic production and reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers, particularly for essential industrial and agricultural commodities.

The projected 90,000 jobs represent a significant employment ambition for Dangote’s Lagos operations. However, the actual number of positions created will depend on the implementation and completion of the planned expansion projects.

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