Президент Сенегала высоко оценил вклад группы Sahara в обеспечение энергетической безопасности страны

FACT CHECKED G Follow Sep 6, 2026 By Joshua Chinonye ✔ Verified DAKAR, Sept. 6, 2026 (Naija247news) — Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has praised Sahara Group for its longstanding contribution to Senegal’s energy sector, describing the company as a trusted partner in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security through its relationship with Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR). Faye made the remarks during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Dakar with a Sahara Group delegation led by Executive Director Wale Ajibade and SAR Managing Director Mamadou Abib Diop. The Senegalese president acknowledged Sahara Group’s Pan-African focus and sustained involvement in Senegal’s energy sector, particularly its partnership with SAR. “We appreciate Sahara’s dynamism, flexibility and constructive partnership with SAR, particularly its support in helping secure the country’s energy requirements amid challenging global market conditions,” Faye said. Sahara Reaffirms Senegal Commitment Ajibade expressed appreciation for the president’s recognition and reaffirmed Sahara Group’s commitment to supporting Senegal’s energy ecosystem. He said the company would continue deploying its expertise, infrastructure, financing capabilities and operational experience to improve energy access, supply reliability and economic growth. “Senegal has been an important partner for Sahara over the years, and we remain committed to deploying our expertise, infrastructure, financing capabilities and operational experience in ways that support the country’s energy ambitions,” Ajibade said. He added that Sahara’s activities in Senegal formed part of a broader Pan-African strategy focused on strengthening energy security and supporting economic development through investments and partnerships across the energy value chain. SAR Highlights Long-Term Partnership Diop described Sahara Energy as a dependable long-term investor and major partner in Senegal’s energy sector. “Sahara Energy has invested significantly in Senegal over the years and remains a major and reliable partner,” he said. Diop said SAR was focused on strengthening its collaboration with Sahara to provide greater flexibility in responding to the country’s evolving energy requirements. He added that Sahara had continued to support SAR’s crude oil supply needs while working with local stakeholders to address changing market conditions. The meeting underscored the partnership between the Senegalese government, SAR and Sahara Group, with the parties reaffirming their focus on energy security, supply resilience and long-term economic development. Editorial Disclosure & Professional Standards This report is a product of the Naija247news Macro-Financial Intelligence Unit. As a primary source of record for the Nigerian and Sub-Saharan African markets, we adhere to a rigorous verification protocol designed for institutional transparency. Methodology & Data Integrity: Our reporting is informed by a Compliance-Led Verification framework, utilizing AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) principles to vet sources and validate primary documentation. We prioritize raw data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to ensure all fiscal and monetary variables are represented with forensic accuracy. Independence & Ethics: Naija247news operates under a strict commercial firewall. Our editorial decisions are independent of advertising interests. We do not engage in "pay-for-play" journalism. All macroeconomic forecasts and sovereign risk assessments are based on mathematical trends, policy signaling, and historical data sets rather than speculative narratives. AI & Human Oversight: Consistent with our Human-First AI Policy, this content has been reviewed and fact-checked by senior editors with deep expertise in African capital markets. While we utilize structured data tools to enhance visualization, the final analytical interpretation remains the product of human expert intelligence. For correction requests or institutional inquiries, please contact our editorial desk at [email protected].