FUOYE Graduate Joins Dangote Refinery as Assistant Quality Assurance Officer
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has celebrated its industrial chemistry graduate, Balogun Faruq, who recently secured a role as an assistant quality assurance officer at Dangote Refinery, the world's largest single-train refinery. On July 1, 2026, Faruq announced his appointment on LinkedIn, describing it as the beginning of a deliberate career in oil and gas quality systems. He expressed gratitude to his project supervisor, Dr. Lekan Faboya, and his alma mater for laying the solid foundation that made this achievement possible.
FUOYE Hails Graduate's Achievement
Reacting to Faruq's new role on LinkedIn, FUOYE stated that the feat is proof of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence. The university also praised Dr. Lekan Faboya for his mentorship and guidance, which contributed to Faruq's success. FUOYE's official LinkedIn reaction read: "Congratulations Balogun Faruq on this remarkable achievement! FUOYE proudly celebrates your appointment as an Assistant Quality Assurance Officer at Dangote Refinery, the world's largest single-train refinery. This milestone is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We also commend your project supervisor, Dr. Lekan Faboya, whose mentorship and guidance contributed to this outstanding success. This achievement reflects the quality of teaching, research, and mentorship that FUOYE continues to provide. As you embark on this exciting journey in the oil and gas industry, we are confident that you will uphold the highest standards of professionalism and make meaningful contributions to the sector. Congratulations once again, and we wish you a successful and impactful career ahead. We celebrate you!"
Public Reactions to the Employment
The news of Faruq's employment at Dangote Refinery has excited many people on social media. Favour Ilesanmi commented: "Congratulations brother, this is great! Keep winning." Abiodun Oyebisi said: "Faruq! My guy, congratulations! From our days grinding through CHM courses at FUOYE to you now standing in Dangote's labs — see us o! Proud of you bro, this one is well deserved. The sky isn't even the limit for this set. More wins ahead." Dr. Lekan Faboya also reacted: "Balogun Faruq, I'm proud of you! Keep your head high up! God be with you in your new role."
Dangote Refinery Expansion Plans
Meanwhile, Dangote Group has announced plans to employ more staff following its refinery expansion. Aliko Dangote disclosed this during his induction as an honorary fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, describing the expansion as a key milestone in Nigeria's industrial transformation. The refinery, which currently has a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), is expected to be scaled up to 1.4 million bpd over the next three years. This expansion is anticipated to create numerous job opportunities for Nigerians, including graduates like Balogun Faruq.
