The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed a viral video that claimed it had launched a fuel distribution service using dispatch riders. The company said that it had no link to the video and could not verify its source.
The video showed a man trying to avoid long queues at a filling station by placing an order for petrol through a WhatsApp chat. A dispatch rider soon appeared with a small fuel dispenser fixed to his motorcycle and topped up the customer’s tank. The clip carried the tag “FuelUp” and suggested the service was powered by Dangote Petroleum. It generated considerable attention online, with some social media users praising the convenience while others questioned the safety of such a service. Several viewers also speculated that the video might have been created with artificial intelligence.
Dangote, however, described the material as false. The Group Chief Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said the refinery had no involvement in the advertisement and had not authorised any company to market fuel on its behalf. Another senior official explained that the refinery supplies products only to bulk buyers and does not operate any retail service involving motorcycles.
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The clarification comes at a time when the refinery is expanding its operations. The company recently brought in hundreds of Compressed Natural Gas-powered trucks as part of its direct distribution programme, which began in September. It has also commenced plans to raise capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The facility in the Lekki Free Trade Zone is regarded as one of the largest integrated refineries in the world.
In its recent operational updates, Dangote has highlighted ongoing investments in modern technology aimed at improving efficiency and meeting environmental standards. Work has been carried out to strengthen logistics networks, automate core processing systems and support a stable supply of refined products to domestic and regional markets.
The plan to scale production to 1.4 million barrels per day marks a significant step toward meeting rising fuel demand and reducing reliance on imports. With the planned expansion, the refinery seeks to deepen its position in the African energy landscape and reinforce Nigeria’s goal of achieving long-term stability in the oil and gas sector.
