Lessons from Africa’s Largest Refinery: Insights and Job Opportunities For Project Managers [Video]

In May 2023, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote inaugurated the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, a monumental project that stands as Africa’s largest refinery and one of the world’s biggest single-train refineries. Located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone near Lagos, Nigeria, this mega fuel plant has the capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Beyond its impressive scale, the refinery aims to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported petroleum products, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.

For project managers, system project managers, and program managers, the Dangote Refinery offers invaluable lessons on managing complex, large-scale projects. This article delves into the project’s complexities, the lessons to be learned, and the emerging job opportunities in Nigeria and Africa. We’ll also discuss the importance of professional certifications, emphasizing the PMP certification over the prince certification for those aspiring to excel in such projects.

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