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Dangote’s new refinery to break ground in Lamu, Kenya on September 30 – Aliko Dangote - Businessfront

Google News · 4 Sept 2026 · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex

Dangote’s new refinery to break ground in Lamu, Kenya on September 30 – Aliko Dangote Businessfront

Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations

Skills this will need

HSEprocess operationsweldinginstrumentationlab analysismechanical maintenancepermit to work

Who to talk to

  • Group careers desk · Recruitment

    Operating company + EPC contractors

    Watch official careers pages and local content / community liaison offices

  • NAPTIN / PTDF windows · Skills pipeline

    Nigerian training agencies (and equivalents)

    Technician and HSE short courses are the realistic entry path

How to prepare

  • Complete a recognised HSE / OSHA / NEBOSH-intro course
  • Get a trade skill: welding, instrumentation, electrical, lab tech or scaffolding
  • Prepare medical fitness, NYSC certificate and a one-page technician CV

What African youth can do

  • Register on the operator and main contractor career portals this week
  • Join a welding, instrumentation or HSE cohort before the next hiring wave
  • Track host-community and state employment desks, not only LinkedIn

Roles this can generate

  • Process / field operators
  • HSE officers and permit clerks
  • Warehouse and jetty logistics
  • Laboratory technicians
  • Community liaison and local content clerks

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