The Dangote Group’s pavilion at the 2024 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) has been a major attraction for participants, many of whom are eager to learn more about the company’s diverse operations and its newly operational oil refinery, which has begun discharging petroleum products.
As one of the major sponsors of the 19th edition of the fair, organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dangote Group showcased a variety of its business units, including Dangote Fertiliser, Dangote Sugar, NASCON (Dangote Salt), and Dangote Cement. The group’s presence drew a large crowd, with attendees eager to explore the company’s offerings.
Peter Ibrahim, a block moulder at the fair, shared his excitement: “I came to the Dangote booth to learn about business and job opportunities at the refinery. We know the company has created numerous opportunities.”
Similarly, Sale Sagir, a cement dealer, emphasized his interest in expanding his business relationship with Dangote: “I came here mainly because of Dangote. I already sell their cement, but I want to explore what it takes to become a distributor of their petroleum products.”
This year’s fair, themed “Mobility Options for Transportation, Trade Financing, and Taxation,” provided a platform for participants to engage with key industry players like Dangote Group. During the company’s Special Day event, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, highlighted Dangote’s contributions to Nigeria’s economy, particularly through transportation, trade financing, and taxation.
Wali-Abdurrahman elaborated on constructing a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone, which was necessary to import materials during the refinery’s construction phase, including one of the world’s largest cranes. She noted that the jetty now plays a crucial role in exporting products to African markets. She added that Dangote plans to transport finished petroleum products by sea along the Nigerian coast to ease pressure on Nigeria’s road networks.
She also spoke about the company’s investments in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, revealing that about a third of Dangote’s fleet has already been converted to CNG, with plans for full conversion underway.
Additionally, Wali-Abdurrahman assured participants that Dangote is heavily investing in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with products expected to hit the market soon.
Earlier, ACCI President Chief Emeka Obegolu, represented by Aisha Ado Abdullahi, ACCI Vice President Legal, praised the Dangote Group’s vital role in Nigeria’s industrialization. He lauded the company’s contributions to national development through tax payments, which support infrastructure projects and social programs that benefit millions of Nigerians.
The 2024 AITF continues to highlight Dangote Group’s impact on the Nigerian economy and its commitment to fostering growth across multiple sectors.
