MAN Seeks Stable Crude Supply for Refineries
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to guarantee steady crude oil supply to refineries and petrochemical plants across the country.
The association also called for massive investment in gas infrastructure to support industrial expansion and strengthen local production.
MAN made the appeal after the partnership between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Honeywell UOP to expand petrochemical production capacity in Nigeria.
Dangote Refinery Expands Petrochemical Production
The refinery announced on April 20 that it would deploy Oleflex technology through its agreement with Honeywell UOP.
The technology will help the refinery produce an additional 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually.
The company also plans to produce 400,000 metric tonnes of Linear Alkyl Benzene every year. Manufacturers use the chemical mainly in detergent and cleaning product production.
MAN Backs Petrochemical Investment
Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, described the partnership as a major boost for Nigeria’s industrial sector.
He said the agreement would improve the performance of the chemical, plastics, and packaging industries.
“The Dangote-Honeywell deal will strengthen petrochemical production and increase local manufacturing capacity,” he said.
Ajayi-Kadir explained that the project would help manufacturers source more raw materials locally instead of relying heavily on imports.
According to him, local sourcing would lower production costs and reduce the prices of finished products.
Association Calls for Government Support
The MAN boss stressed that government support remains essential for long-term growth in the sector.
He urged authorities to improve gas supply infrastructure, including pipelines and processing facilities.
Ajayi-Kadir also asked the government to provide tax incentives for investors and improve power supply, ports, and transportation systems.
He further called for stronger policies that encourage Nigerians to patronise locally made products.
“To sustain growth in the petrochemical sector, government must ensure steady crude supply and improve infrastructure supporting production,” he stated.
Local Manufacturing Expected to Improve
Ajayi-Kadir noted that MAN has consistently advocated the development of primary industries that supply raw materials to local manufacturers.
He added that the Dangote refinery expansion aligns with that objective and could strengthen Nigeria’s industrial value chain.
According to MAN’s Manufacturing State of Affairs report, the plastics, rubber, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors recorded growth in 2025.
The association believes the new petrochemical investment will further improve production capacity, reduce import dependence, and position Nigeria as a major exporter of petrochemical products.
