Association, Dangote sign investment pact in Nasarawa

The Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa chapter, is partnering with Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) to drive fresh investment options in the state.
 
With 68,000 hectares, Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL) in Tunga is considered Nigeria’s biggest Backwards Integration Policy (BIP) project in the sector.
 
Speaking to newsmen in Lafia, the chapter chairman of the association, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, explained that the 2025 Trade Fair and Exhibition provides the chance for Dangote Group and NASSI to consider the numerous business opportunities in the state.  
 
He said: “We are actively exploring opportunities to deepen our collaboration with Dangote Group, particularly in expanding employment programmes through youth and women’s skills acquisition and other vital support services.
 
“We deeply appreciate Dangote Group’s invaluable collaboration through financial support and sponsorship of NASSI’s programmes. Their contribution has been exceptional, and we are profoundly grateful.”
 
A statement quoted Senior Special Adviser to Dangote Group’s President, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, as saying: “We are not taking this partnership for granted. Our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are participating.”