The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed a viral video claiming it partnered with a company to distribute petrol using motorcycle dispatch riders. Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, the company stated that it has no affiliation with the video and has no knowledge of its origin.
The video, which circulated widely online, showed a man attempting to bypass fuel queues by placing a petrol order via WhatsApp. Shortly afterward, a dispatch rider arrived with a small fuel dispenser mounted on his motorcycle and proceeded to fill the man’s vehicle.
The promotional clip, tagged “FuelUp,” claimed that the service was powered by “Dangote Petroleum.” While some viewers praised the concept, others expressed safety concerns. Many also speculated that the video could have been generated using AI.
However, Dangote officials were quick to debunk the claim. The Group Chief Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, described the video as “fake,” stressing that the refinery has no involvement in the initiative. “Fake! We are not in any way associated with this,” he told our correspondent.
Another official confirmed that the refinery only supplies fuel to bulk buyers and has not entered into any agreement to sell fuel through motorcycle delivery services.
The Dangote refinery recently imported hundreds of Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks as part of its direct fuel distribution scheme launched in September.
This development came as the refinery announced plans to increase its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. Located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State, the facility is one of the largest integrated refineries in the world.
In recent months, Dangote has intensified efforts to integrate modern technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency and environmental compliance. These investments include the use of cleaner energy sources, automation of processing systems, and enhanced logistics infrastructure to support seamless distribution of refined products.
The planned expansion to 1.4 million barrels per day underscores the refinery’s commitment to meeting Nigeria’s rising fuel demand while strengthening its competitiveness in both regional and global markets. The move also reinforces Dangote’s broader vision for industrial growth, regional integration, and long-term sustainability in the nation’s oil and gas sector.
