The global board members of the Project Management Institute have come out to hail Dangote refinery for its apt project execution. The institute recently described the facility as a world-class model of excellence when it comes to executing projects.
In a press statement, the PMI’s board members, led by the Chief of Staff to the global Chief Executive Officer, Lenka Pincot, confirmed their visit to Nigeria, where they were hosted by the executive members of the Dangote Group’s in-house Community of Practice for Project Management.
According to Lenka, who stood in for the PMI Global CEO, she was very impressed with the refinery’s execution and its transformative impact on Nigeria and the global energy landscape.
Describing the facility as a living embodiment of PMI’s purpose, she stated that the company’s dream for Nigeria and its economy is clear for all to see.
“At PMI, we have a clear purpose: we maximise project success to elevate our world. This Guinness World Record project is a beautiful example of that purpose in action.
Everything we’ve seen here is awe-inspiring. Beyond the structures and systems, we also see the broader impact you’re creating for your country, your economy, your people, and the environment. You’ve essentially built an entire ecosystem,” she said.
Lenka further noted that she is looking forward to strengthening the partnership with Dangote Industries, especially in sharing learning experiences and project insights with PMI’s global community.
“We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Dangote Industries. There is so much the global project management community can learn from this achievement, from the scale of ambition to the discipline of execution. By sharing these insights and lessons, we can inspire and equip professionals around the world to deliver projects that truly elevate societies,” she continued.
Reacting, Vice President, Oil and Gas, Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, stressed that the success of the refinery and other major projects under the Dangote Group is thanks to the company’s strong foundation in structured project management and proper planning.
“The Dangote Group is particularly known for its disciplined project management approach and robust structuring. This is reflected in the detailed groundwork we put in place long before executing any project, as seen in our other businesses: cement, sugar, salt and fertiliser.
From inception, the refinery project has been guided by a well-defined framework of planning, risk management, and execution discipline that aligns with global project standards. This consistency across our businesses has been key to delivering large-scale, world-class projects that make a tangible impact on Nigeria’s economy and Africa’s industrial growth,” he added.
