OBASANJO, JONATHAN AT TAMBUWAL’S BIRTHDAY, DEMAND CREDIBLE LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA. (PHOTO).

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 Obasanjo, Jonathan at Tambuwal’s birthday, demand credible leadership in Nigeria Prominent Nigerian leaders, including former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as ex-vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday demanded credible leadership in Nigeria. They spoke at an event held in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal. Speakers at the event emphasised the importance of inclusive leadership, accountability and quality representation, which they described as critical pillars for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic system. Obasanjo and Jonathan, while speaking on how Tambuwal emerged Speaker of the House of Representatives, stressed the need for credible leadership in the country. The ex-presidents insisted that credible leadership was required to strengthen democracy in the country. Obasanjo, who was chairman of the occasion, shed light on how Tambuwal’s leadership led to his emergence as Speaker of the House of Repres...

IPMAN DIRECTS MEMBERS TO PRIORITIZE DANGOTE REFINERY FUEL PURCHASES, EYES OWN REFINERY VENTURES. (PHOTO).


 IPMAN Directs Members to Prioritize Dangote Refinery Fuel Purchases, Eyes Own Refinery Ventures


Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a nationwide directive to its members to prioritize buying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, exclusively from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, citing the facility's competitive pricing and its role in bolstering domestic refining.


In a statement, IPMAN National President Abubakar Maigandi Shettima emphasized the importance of this move in reducing Nigeria's dependence on imported fuel. "I am calling on all IPMAN members nationwide to prioritise patronising the Dangote Refinery in their purchase of PMS products, as they already offer the best affordable price for all marketers today," Shettima said.


The directive comes amid an upcoming enhancement in supply logistics: Starting January 2026, Dangote Refinery will begin direct supplies of PMS to registered IPMAN members, including free delivery to filling stations across the country. This is expected to further stabilize supply chains and potentially lower pump prices at retail outlets.


IPMAN, which controls over 80% of Nigeria's petrol retail market, argues that continued fuel imports distort market dynamics, drain foreign exchange reserves, destroy local jobs, and deter investments. Shettima criticized the "reckless" issuance of import licenses, urging regulators to prioritize local production. "Continuous import is NOT an acceptable parallel business model," he stated.


Additionally, IPMAN expressed ambitions to enter refinery ownership itself. Shettima called on the new leadership of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to implement policies allowing independent marketers to invest in and operate refineries, aiming to deepen domestic refining capacity.


The association praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for recent leadership changes at regulatory bodies, crediting them with enabling stronger partnerships like the one with Dangote Refinery. "The focus of the Dangote & IPMAN partnership has always been geared towards making life better for Nigerians," Shettima noted.


IPMAN also highlighted unresolved issues, including over N190 billion in outstanding bridging claims owed to members.


This development builds on ongoing efforts to shift Nigeria toward self-sufficiency in petroleum products, following years of reliance on imports due to dormant state-owned refineries. Analysts say the strengthened IPMAN-Dangote collaboration could lead to more stable fuel availability and reduced prices in the coming months.

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