Adedamola Adeniji
Dangote Industries Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening industrial growth and deepening public-private partnerships in Ogun State as stakeholders gathered at the Ogun Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) Trade Fair Complex to promote collaboration, economic diversification and sustainable development.
The Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, who was represented by the Regional Director, Lagos/Ogun, Dangote Cement Plc, Mr. Tunde Mabogunje, said the company was proud to partner with OGUNCCIMA in advancing commerce and industry in the state.
She explained that the trade fair, themed “Promoting Businesses through Partnership,” carries a timely message that resonates with and aligns with the core values of the Dangote conglomerate.
Aliko-Dangote said, “As a lead sponsor, Dangote Industries Limited is proud to stand with OGUNCCIMA to deepen commerce, strengthen value chains, and open markets for manufacturers, MSMEs and consumers across the region."
She added that the company’s participation aligns with its long-term strategy. "Our participation this year dovetails with Dangote Vision 2030, our enterprisewide plan to accelerate industrial expansion, spur cross-border investments, and reduce import dependence in strategic sectors."
Highlighting the significance of the partnership, she stated that Dangote is "celebrating a partnership that builds competitiveness, Ogun State is a proven industrial hub. Our longterm investments here underscore our belief in the State’s competitiveness and in the power of public–private collaboration."
Speaking on cement manufacturing, Mr. Mabogunje disclosed that Ogun hosts the Ibese cement factory, which has an installed capacity of 12 million metric tonnes per year, anchoring local supply, exports and job creation. He added that this is in addition to the ongoing development of a new 6 million metric tonnes per year integrated cement factory at Itori, aimed at increasing capacity, strengthening supply chain linkages and boosting exports to West Africa.
On energy, the executive director said that, backed by its Vision 2030 roadmap, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion plan from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, with completion expected within three years. She noted that the development would improve regional energy security, create jobs and expand related businesses such as polypropylene production.
In the area of food production, Aliko-Dangote said the company is collaborating with Ethiopian Investment Holdings on a $2.5 billion urea fertiliser complex in Gode, designed for up to 3 million metric tonnes per year. The project, she said, is aimed at supporting agricultural productivity and regional exports, reflecting the company’s continental commitment to food security.
"As we celebrate Dangote Special Day, I urge you to visit the Dangote Pavilion to see our product line, interact with our personnel, and explore cooperation options in distribution, logistics, retail, and project supply. Share your feedback and create partnership that will help us improve faster and better serve Ogun's businesses and households. Let's use this fair to facilitate deals that will fuel companies, farms, and families throughout our region," the Executive Director said.
Also speaking at the event, the President of the Ogun Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), Mr. Niyi Oshiyemi, described the fair as a legacy of strength and industrial growth, noting that it goes beyond mere celebration.
“This trade fair is more than a celebration; it is a platform to promote collaboration and create opportunities for businesses and investors. It is designed to drive economic diversification, encourage the use of proximity for investment, and reinforce the importance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in improving infrastructure and enhancing value-chain development across sectors,” he said.
He commended the leadership of the Dangote Group for its continued support, adding that accolades were presented in recognition of the company’s contributions to industrial expansion and economic development.
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