Communities near Dangote Refinery accuse operators of land acquisition without compensation and neglect. At a recent dialogue organized by Corporate Accountability & Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in Lagos, youths and women leaders from affected communities expressed grievances towards the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. 

They accused the refinery, considered Africa's largest, of not compensating them for their acquired land, neglecting the immediate environment, and having a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program that exists only on paper.

Representatives from Magbonsegun, Okesegun, and Okeiyanta communities highlighted issues such as lack of electricity for over 10 years, non-functional boreholes, broken generators, and poorly maintained main roads.

Youth leader Arepo Azeez stated that promises made by Dangote have not been fulfilled, and employment opportunities in the establishment are limited for the community members. Women leader Wosilatu Apena added that the construction of the refinery has negatively affected their fishing activities and caused environmental concerns. Vibration from the seaport and the refinery, as well as the potential for crude oil spills and mishandling of equipment, are causing worries among the residents.

CAPPA convened the dialogue to amplify the concerns of the affected communities, emphasizing the need for tangible benefits from the refinery project, valued at approximately $19 billion, which is being built by Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, with a production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day.