Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving the industrialisation of Nigeria and Africa, pledging to sustain its transformative investments across key sectors of the economy.
The company’s position was stated by Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Hajiya Fatima Aliko Dangote, during the Dangote Special Day at the ongoing 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
Represented by Mrs. Funmi Sanni, Group Sales and Marketing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Hajiya Fatima described industrialisation as the most viable path to value addition, economic diversification, and large-scale job creation for Nigeria’s youth.
She highlighted that the group plans to expand the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, reinforcing its role in energy self-sufficiency and export growth.
Commending the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Fatima Aliko Dangote noted that the fair’s theme, “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value,” aligns with Dangote’s vision of linking manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and consumers to foster innovation and collaboration.
She reiterated that the Dangote Group’s investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that “only Africans can develop Africa.” This vision, she said, drives the group’s expansion across the continent, including the recent groundbreaking of a $2.5 billion, 3-million metric tonne Urea Fertiliser Production Complex in Gode, Ethiopia — a partnership between Dangote Group and Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH).
The project, upon completion, is expected to generate thousands of jobs and boost agricultural output in Ethiopia, further strengthening Dangote’s impact on regional industrial growth.
The LCCI leadership described Dangote Industries as a strategic partner that has consistently supported the Chamber’s initiatives and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s industrial landscape.
