In a gesture of recognition and appreciation, business magnate Aliko Dangote has officially named the main road leading to his refinery complex in Lagos after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighting the president’s instrumental role in supporting the multi-billion-dollar infrastructure development.
The announcement came during the formal inauguration of the Deep Sea Port Access Road in Lagos State, which serves as a critical link between the Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Eleko Junction — part of the broader logistics infrastructure surrounding the massive Dangote Refinery.
While addressing dignitaries and stakeholders at the event, Dangote described Tinubu as the inspiration behind the refinery initiative.
“The Dangote refinery complex is in many ways your brainchild,” he said, turning to Tinubu. “Mr President, let me just say one thing — the main road going into our refinery is now going to be called Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road.”
He also praised the president’s bold approach to economic leadership and his administration’s commitment to enabling large-scale private investment.
“With continued collaboration and shared resolve, we are confident that the journey ahead will usher in even greater opportunities for our people and our country under your courageous and ambitious leadership,” Dangote said.
“Mr President, you are a very courageous leader. Please continue the great work you are doing. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Definitely, you should expect more, and you should see more, as this has given us the confidence to do more in supporting your government.”
The moment was punctuated by a handshake between the two leaders, met with applause from those gathered at the ceremony.
The newly christened Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road is not just symbolic — it forms a vital corridor for commercial transportation and trade, extending through Epe–Ijebu-Ode and connecting with the Sagamu–Benin Expressway. Dangote emphasized that this project is part of a much larger vision.
“This is one of eight major projects totalling 500km, including two in Borno State that will link Nigeria to both Chad and Cameroon,” he revealed.
By naming the access road after Tinubu, Dangote not only celebrated the president’s influence on the refinery project but also underscored the importance of strong public-private collaboration in national development. The event highlighted how strategic infrastructure continues to be a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation efforts.
