Dangote Industries Ltd. has pledged to ensure Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in cement, agriculture, mining, and petroleum production.
Dr. Abayomi Shittu, the Regional Sales Director for Southeast Dangote Cement, shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Sunday.
He highlighted that Dangote Industries is involved in various sectors, including cement, sugar, salt, plastics, real estate, agriculture, logistics, telecommunications, steel, and oil and gas. Three of its subsidiaries—Dangote Cement Plc., Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc., and Dangote Salt, operating as NASCON Allied Industries Plc.—are listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Shittu emphasized that Dangote’s ongoing efforts to innovate and invest in Nigeria stem from a strong belief in the country’s economic potential. He mentioned that Dangote Sugar Refinery has created thousands of jobs through its out-grower scheme, benefiting farmers in its host communities.
He also pointed out that the launch of Dangote Fertilizer has significantly impacted agriculture in Nigeria, while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to boost the development of related industries.
“We recruit graduates in engineering and other technology-based fields and provide them with training in various aspects of industrial operations,” Shittu added.
He further noted that the trade fairs organized by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ECCIMA) are unique because Enugu has the highest concentration of industries in the Southeast and South-South regions. These trade fairs also provide an important platform for industries to connect with customers from these zones.
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