Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving the industrialisation of Nigeria and the African continent.
The company has pledged to continue its transformative efforts and maintain leadership in promoting sustainable economic growth across the region.
This position was announced by the group executive director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Fatima Aliko-Dangote, during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair in Lagos.
This is in line with the leadership of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), describing Dangote Industries Limited as a worthy partner that has been pivotal to the Chamber’s success over the years.
Aliko-Dangote, represented by the group sales and marketing director, Dangote Cement Plc, Funmi Sanni, described industrialisation as the most viable path to value addition, economic diversification, and large-scale job creation for the nation’s youth.
While re-echoing the company’s plan to expand its Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million per day by 2028, she stated that the theme of the ongoing trade fair, ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value’, was both timely and highly appropriate.
According to her, it encapsulates the Chamber’s strategic vision of bringing together many stakeholders, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and consumers in the exact location. This singular gesture, she stated, created an avenue for Business-to-Business engagements, Business-to-Consumer engagements, and provided valuable feedback on areas of improvement.
Aliko-Dangote said that the group, as Africa’s leading indigenous conglomerate, was connected to several businesses worldwide and consistently creating value.
She stated that the Dangote Group was guided by its investment philosophy that only Africans can develop Africa, saying, “This is why we have invested in many African countries. Recently, we had the historic groundbreaking ceremony of the $2.5 billion, three million metric tonne Urea Fertiliser Production Complex, in Gode, Ethiopia.
“This new plant is a partnership between the Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the strategic investment arm of the government of Ethiopia. The project, upon completion, will generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs in the country while at the same time boosting agricultural output,” she said.
Aliko-Dangote disclosed that the group had commenced the expansion of Dangote Cement Plant in Ethiopia with a $400 million investment plan for a second production line at the cement plant.
She stated that Dangote Fertiliser Limited and Dangote Polypropylene will be expanded to increase their contribution to the domestic economy.
She affirmed Dangote Sugar’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria ends the importation of raw sugar by actively intensifying its execution of the Sugar Backwards Integration.
“In this regard, it has committed over $700 million in land acquisition, machinery, infrastructure, manpower, community relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and other impactful activities,” she said.
The highlight of the Special Day was unveiling two new categories of Dangote Sugar pack, the 100ml sachet and 25kg bag, by the chief executive officer of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Ravindra Singhvi.
Singhvi acknowledged the immense growth of the Dangote Group companies, highlighting its position as the largest in Africa and a significant player globally.
He said, “Currently, Dangote Sugar offers 50 kg bags, fortified and unfortified, for various consumer segments. In response to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics, two new packages are being launched: 25 kg and 100-gram bags.”
President, LCCI, Gabriel Idahosa, said the Dangote Group has been playing a visionary role, and according to him, the role of visionary industrial leadership was crucial to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving global economy.
He stated that the leadership of Dangote Group had demonstrated industrial prowess by investing where others were hesitant, while expressing appreciation to the Chamber for the collaboration and support the Company has extended to the Chamber over the years.
