Otedola to Invest $100m in Dangote Refinery

emi Otedola has announced plans to invest $100 million in the Dangote Refinery, in a move tied to the refinery’s ongoing private placement exercise ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Otedola disclosed the plan on Wednesday after leading a delegation of top executives from First HoldCo on a tour of the refinery operated by the Dangote Group in Lagos. His planned investment forms part of a broader $2 billion private placement the refinery is targeting from private investors as it prepares for a future public listing.

The refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, is currently positioning for a landmark IPO that could see it sell up to 10 percent equity stake. Earlier estimates have valued the potential listing at about $5 billion, while Bloomberg reports have suggested the refinery could be valued as high as $50 billion.

According to Dangote, the IPO is designed to “democratise wealth creation” and allow Africans to participate directly in the continent’s industrial transformation. The company is also planning a cross-border listing to attract both domestic and international investors.

The private placement initiative is part of the refinery’s broader strategy to raise capital ahead of its public offering, which is expected but has not yet been given a fixed date. Dangote has previously indicated that the fundraising structure is aimed at strengthening the refinery’s expansion and operational capacity.

During the visit, Otedola and his team toured key facilities within the refinery complex, including the fertiliser plants located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone. They also inspected infrastructure such as the jetty, which was constructed by Dangote Industries to handle large cargo vessels supporting the refinery’s operations.

The development marks a significant endorsement from one of Nigeria’s leading investors, as the Dangote Refinery continues to position itself as a major player in Africa’s energy and industrial sector.