Visitors Swarm Dangote Pavilion At Abuja Trade Fair
The pavilion of the Dangote Group turned into a mecca of sort at the weekend as visitors trooped in to patronise the various products displayed by the group at the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair.
Most of the visitors expressed interest in the various products, which include petroleum, energy, sugar, salt, fertiliser, and cement.
One of such visitors, Mr. Peter Abdul told newsmen at the Dangote stand that he was fascinated by the company’s range of products, especially its sugar, cement, fertiliser, and salt.
Amother participant, Ibrahim Rogo from Kano, expressed interest in exploring opportunities in petroleum and polypropylene trading, saying he had collected the company’s contact information for further engagement.
Also at the Dangote pavilion were some members of the diplomatic corps, who inquired about the vehicles manufactured by Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Limited.
Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Limited is a leading truck manufacturing and assembly company under the Dangote Grou, known for enhancing local capacity in logistics and transportation.
Speaking earlier, the representative of the company at the fair, Mr Hashem Ahmed, said Dangote Group would continue to support the growth of the Nigerian economy in various ways.
“Every bag of cement, every tonne of fertiliser, every litre of petroleum product, and every grain of sugar you consume from Dangote represents more than just a product. It represents a job for a Nigerian, a contract for a local supplier, an opportunity for a small business, and a step toward a more prosperous Nigeria,” he added.
Mr. Hashem, a General Manager, said the company’s business partners, including distributors, have contributed to boosting the company’s reach not just in Nigeria, but also outside the country.
He said: “I appreciate our esteemed business partners and dedicated dealers of Dangote products here in Abuja and across Nigeria. Your commitment, trust, and resilience have been central to the success of our brand.”
He also commended the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, organisers the trade fair, and the selection of the theme: ‘Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation’.
According to him, the theme aligns with the vision and mission of the Dangote Group.
In his speech, the President of the Chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, said ACCI is proud of its long-standing partnership with the Dangote Group.
Dr. Obegolu said: “As a member of our Chamber, the Dangote Group has consistently contributed to the growth and visibility of the Abuja International Trade Fair.
“Their presence here today, with their impressive pavilion and diverse products, is a testament to their commitment to trade promotion and to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base.”
He added that the Dangote Group, through its operations in cement, sugar, salt, fertilizers, agriculture, and energy, has consistently demonstrated that sustainability and innovation are not just aspirations but practical business strategies.
“Their investments in local value addition, backward integration, and renewable energy solutions, directly align with the Chamber’s vision for a competitive and self-reliant Nigerian economy,” he said.
He thanked the Group’s President Alhaji Aliko Dangote for his vision and steadfastness in fixing the Nigerian economy.
“With our four Centres, the Abuja Trade Centre (ATC), the Business Entrepreneurship and Skills Technology (BEST) Centre, the Dispute Resolution Centre (DRC), and the Policy Advocacy Centre (PAC), alongside over 16 active Trade Groups, we provide holistic support to businesses. In this mission, the partnership with the Dangote Group has been invaluable in deepening trade, expanding opportunities, and advocating for a friendlier business environment,” he added.
