The Executive Director of Commercial Operations, Dangote Group, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, on Thursday, disclosed that the company remains committed to exploring partnerships to drive industrialisation, reduce imports, create shared prosperity, and grow the economy.

Aliko-Dangote, represented by Tunde Mabogunje, Regional Sales Director, Lagos, disclosed this while speaking at Dangote Day during the ongoing 15th Gateway Trade Fair, organised by the Ogun Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Mines and Agriculture in Abeokuta, the state capital.

She explained that the trade fair, themed “Promoting Businesses through Partnership,” is a timely message that resonates with and aligns with the core values of the Dangote conglomerate.

Aliko-Dangote said that as a lead sponsor of the trade fair, Dangote Industries “is proud to stand with OGUNCCIMA to deepen commerce, strengthen value chains, and open markets for manufacturers, MSMEs and consumers across the region”.

She stated further that “Our participation this year dovetails with Dangote Vision 2030, our enterprise-wide plan to accelerate industrial expansion, spur cross-border investments, and reduce import dependence in strategic sectors.

“We are also celebrating a partnership that builds competitiveness. Ogun State is a proven industrial hub. Our long-term investments here underscore our belief in the state’s competitiveness and the power of public–private collaboration.

In the cement production sector, she disclosed that Ogun proudly hosts the Ibese cement plant with an installed capacity of 12 million metric tonnes per annum—anchoring local supply, exports, and jobs.

This is said to be in addition to the ongoing construction of another 6 million metric tonnes per annum integrated cement plant at Itori to expand capacity, deepen supply chain linkages and boost exports to West Africa.

The Executive Director said that Guided by our Vision 2030 roadmap, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has unveiled an expansion plan from 650,000 bpd to 1.4 million bpd, targeting completion within three years.

She said that this upgrade would strengthen regional energy security, create jobs, and scale allied industries, including polypropylene.

In the area of food production, Aliko-Dangote said that beyond Nigeria, the conglomerate is also partnering with Ethiopian Investment Holdings on a $2.5bn urea fertiliser complex in Gode—designed for up to 3 million metric tonnes per annum—to support agricultural productivity and regional exports, reflecting the company’s continent-wide commitment to food security.

Dangote emphasised that all of these investments are further proof that policy consistency, together with private-sector execution, is the formula for sustained competitiveness and an effective way to grow the economy, create jobs and generate wealth for the country.

During the trade fair, which runs from February 12 to 16, Aliko-Dangote said that visitors to the Dangote Pavilion can purchase a range of products—cement, sugar, salt, fertiliser, rice, Sinotrucks and more—at fair, discounted prices.

She revealed that the conglomerate remains committed to investing in people, technology and sustainability, building local capabilities that meet global standards in safety, quality and environmental stewardship, and equipping young people for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

The Executive Director lauded Gov Dapo Abiodun for providing an enabling business environment, even as the company reaffirmed its role as a trusted strategic partner in advancing industrialisation, jobs, and shared prosperity for the people of Ogun State, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.

Dangote also hailed the OGUNCCIMA leadership for their consistency, professionalism, and collaborative spirit, saying that their commitment to holding the trade fair every year has also helped drive business growth in the state.

She explained that “As we celebrate Dangote Special Day, I invite you to visit the Dangote Pavilion to experience our product range, engage with our teams, and explore partnership. opportunities—distribution, logistics, retail, and project supply.

“Share feedback—your insights help us innovate faster and serve Ogun’s businesses and households better.
Build partnerships—let’s use this fair to broker the deals that power factories, farms, and families across our region”.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of OGUNCCIMA, Niyi Oshiyemi, said that the trade fair is designed to promote commerce, foster collaboration, and open new investment opportunities.

Oshiyemi said that the Dangote Day during the trade fair is therefore more than a ceremonial recognition, but a moment of inspiration for entrepreneurs, investors, and young Nigerians who look forward to building sustainable businesses that align with their relations.

He said that the presence and continued support of the Dangote Group for the annual trade fair reinforce the importance of public-private partnership in driving economic diversification, including infrastructure development and financial analysis across critical sectors.