FG, KACCIMA, Extol Dangote Over Sponsorship Of Kano Fair

Dangote Industries Limited has received many accolades for sponsoring the 45th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, which opened at the weekend.

Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and the President of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), Alhaji Garba Imam, described the company’s contribution to the Nigerian economy as enormous.

While visiting the Dangote pavilion at the fair, he told participants that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration recognised the role of the private sector was vital.

Minister Badaru reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and stability and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the government with prayers while maintaining confidence in the security forces, whose unwavering dedication is crucial to sustaining these achievements.

The chamber’s president, Alhaji Garba Imam, commended the Dangote Group for its support and partnership, adding that the company has consistently sponsored the annual event.

Speaking to newsmen, the Director General of KACCIMA, Alhaji Sabiu Umar Yola, also said: “The relationship between KACCIMA and Dangote has been very supportive and a great partnership.”

He said the theme for this year was meant to encourage Nigerians to source for other commodities for export instead of crude oil.

A statement from the Branding and Corporate Communications Department of the Dangote Group said the Trade Fair, Organised by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) and themed “Non-Oil Export for Economic Prosperity,” aligns closely with Dangote Group’s vision of economic diversification.

The company said it would be present throughout the fair, which officially opened on November 23 and will run until December 7, 2024.

It said, “Nigeria is a powerhouse for non-oil exports if it taps into its numerous resources and potentials. At Dangote, we have demonstrated our non-oil export potential through huge investments in sugar, salt, and cement products spread across several African countries.”

Therefore, the company urged participants to leverage the opportunity to visit the company’s pavilion and take advantage of the various products on display, which include Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, Dangote Salt, and Dangote Fertiliser.