Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- On Tuesday, a group of prominent Nigerians expressed concern over the implications of the recent clash between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) for investor confidence and economic stability.

The group, comprising religious leaders, corporate figures, and civil society members, among others, said in a joint statement that Nigerians have for decades endured the collapse of government-run refineries, the loss of trillions of naira to petrol subsidies, and reliance on fuel imports.

"These failures left citizens exposed to scarcity, inflation, and insecurity. In this context, the Dangote Refinery represents more than a private venture; it is a nat...