Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- The Dangote refinery is set to launch its highly anticipated free fuel distribution scheme this Monday, as reported by The PUNCH.

Anthony Chiejina, spokesman for the Dangote Group, confirmed in an official statement that the scheme will first roll out in the South West, the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja), and the states of Kwara, Delta, Rivers, and Edo.

Chiejina also announced a reduction in petrol prices, effective from the start of the distribution.

He stated, "We are starting the free fuel distribution scheme on Monday. We will start with Lagos and the South West, Abuja, Kwara, Delta, Rivers and Edo States. There will be a drop in price effective on Monday when the free distribution starts."

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