Dangote, NASSI To Boost Investments In Nasarawa
The Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, is partnering with Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) to drive fresh investments to the state, its Chairman, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, has said.
Dangote Industries Limited has already invested in 68,000 hectares of sugarcane production for the group’s Sugar Company in Tunga, Nigeria’s biggest Backward Integration Policy (BIP) project in the sugar sector.
Manasseh told newsmen in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, while briefing them on the state’s 2025 Trade Fair and Exhibition being sponsored by Dangote.
He said that the trade fair will provide more opportunities for the Dangote Group and NASSI to consider the numerous business opportunities in the state.
“We are actively exploring opportunities to deepen our collaboration with the Dangote Group, particularly in expanding employment programmes through youth and women skills acquisition and other vital support services.
“We deeply appreciate the Dangote Group’s invaluable collaboration through financial support and sponsorship of NASSI’s programmes. Their contribution has been exceptional, and we are profoundly grateful,” the chairman added.
Manasseh said the Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition (NASTFE) is a vital catalyst for the state’s economic transformation, and aligns with Governor Abdullahi Sule’s vision to stimulate investment and unlock significant growth across all sectors of the state economy.
He said that the trade fair will showcase Nasarawa State’s wealth in mineral resources, and explore investment in value addition to drive economic growth and enhance processing and manufacturing to benefit small scale industries.
“NASTFE serves as a premier platform to showcase Nasarawa State’s considerable potential, connecting discerning investors with its abundant natural resources and dynamic human capital. Governor Sule’s commitment to a business-enabling environment is evident, with NASTFE designed to effectively communicate this compelling value proposition,” he added.
The chairman of NASSI said the overall objective of the trade fair is to leverage the state’s rich natural resources to fuel economic growth, especially through value addition in raw material processing and manufacturing.
“This focus will enhance economic value, particularly for Small Scale Industries, attract crucial investment, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to poverty reduction,” he said.
The Dangote Group had in a statement by its Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said the deepening of tues with NASSI is to strengthen the state’s economy.
“Nasarawa State is central to our overall investment in Nigeria. It is home to Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL). The sugar project, when completed, will be one of the biggest sugar investments on the African continent,” the statement added.
It quoted the Senior Special Adviser to the Dangote Group’s President, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman as saying, “We are not taking this partnership for granted. Our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are participating.”
According to her, some of the Business Units participating from the Dangote Group are: Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited, Dangote SinoTruck, Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Salt and Dangote Cement, among others.”
Mrs. Abdurrahman said the Trade Fair offers the company an opportunity to interact with stakeholders and Nigerians who may want to do business with the company.
She said a special Help Desk will be created for inquiries to enable the company to receive feedback from participants.
She urged participants to visit the company’s pavilion and take advantage of its innovative products.
