Dangote Backs 2025 Abuja Trade Fair To Stimulate Intra-African Trade, Investment
Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group Fatima Wali Abdurrahman (L), and the Director General, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Agabaidu Jideani, during his visit to the Dangote Group’s regional office in Abuja recently.
Dangote Industries Limited says it is sponsoring the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair which officially opens on September 25, 2025, as part of strategic plan to promote intra-African trade and investment.
“Dangote Group is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), organisers of the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair.
“This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and boost intra African trade and investments.
“The forum also serves as a platform for us to showcase a wide range of innovative products and our contributions to the sustainable development of Nigeria,” the compang said in the statement statement signed by its spokesman, Anthony Chiejina.
The statement said the company has been consistent in its partnership with the Chamber, adding that the company’s President, Aliko Dangote, is passionate about the Abuja Chamber’s strategic location in Nigeria’s capital city, which is home to policymakers and the diplomatic community.
It said the theme for the 20th Trade Fair, ‘Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation’, aptly resonates with the core business ideals of the conglomerate.
The statement quoted Senior Adviser to President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, as saying that as the recognized market leader in Africa, Dangote Industries Limited “is not resting on its oars”.
“Nearly all our Strategic Business Units will be showcasing innovative products at the fair, ranging from sugar, cement, salt, fertilizer, trucks, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, packaging materials, seasoning, petroleum products, and more.”
Mrs. Wali-Abdurrahman added that they would leverage the Chamber’s planned launch of the “Buy Africa, Build Africa” (BABA) initiative, describing it as a welcome development.
She added that the conglomerate has long been at the forefront of promoting local content while also driving the growth of intra-African trade.
Meanwhile, the President of the Chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has told newsmen that the 12-day fair is expected to attract over 100,000 participants, including government agencies, multinational corporations, small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), diplomatic missions, and development partners.
He said that the exhibitions will cover various sectors, including trade, agriculture, fintech, sustainable energy, transportation, environmental solutions, and creative industries.
Obegolu said one of the high points of the upcoming trade fair is the strategic partnership with the Dangote Group.
“Our collaboration with Dangote reflects our commitment to driving economic growth, strengthening trade, and creating opportunities for businesses and communities.
“The Dangote Group’s active participation in the 20th edition of the Trade Fair further demonstrates its role as a key player in Nigeria’s industrial and commercial landscape,” he added.
According to him, the fair has been designed not only as a marketplace for business networking and investment opportunities but also as a platform to showcase green innovations and eco-friendly technologies that can transform industries and improve quality of life.
Also, the Director-General of ACCI, Dr. Agabaidu Jideani, said by participating, investors like Dangote Group stand to gain a lot through access to market, green opportunities, networking and collaboration, brand visibility and credibility, among others.
“The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) highly values its long-standing partnership with the Dangote Group, which has been a consistent supporter of the Abuja International Trade Fair and other initiatives that promote commerce and industry in Nigeria,” the DG said.
Jideani described the partnership with the Dangote Group as important to “not only enhances the visibility and global reach of the Trade Fair but also reinforce the Chamber’s mission of promoting sustainable development, innovation, and investment.
“Dangote’s presence inspires confidence among stakeholders and attracts greater participation from both local and international exhibitors.
“Going forward, ACCI remains committed to strengthening this collaboration with the Dangote Group, ensuring that together we continue to make impactful contributions to Nigeria’s economic transformation.”
