As anticipation mounts over the Dangote Refinery's imminent petrol production, youths have charged traditional rulers in Yoruba land to provide support and protect the assets.

The youths, under the aegis of the Lagos Advocacy Group, Lekki Empire Advocacy Forum, and Yoruba Youth Advocacy Forum, made this call on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, at a press conference held in Lagos.

The convener of the Lagos Advocacy Group, Yakubu Eleto, appealed to all the traditional rulers in the southwest to rally around the refinery because it is located in Yoruba land.

He stated: “The royal fathers should not allow the great investment to die, as posterity will judge them if they fail to talk now."

The group also stressed that the Dangote Refinery in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of Lagos state represents Africa's largest oil refinery project and a cornerstone of Nigeria's aspirations for energy self-sufficiency.

Aliko Dangote has also stated that Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, will be ready at the Dangote Refinery between 10th and 12th August 2024.

He said: "By the grace of God, Premium Motor Spirit was supposed to be available this July, but the fire incidents disrupted us for a few days.

"However, by the latest, the 10th or 12th of August, PMS will be ready."