By Correspondent.
The Dangote Pavilion became the centre of attraction on Saturday as the company celebrated its Special Day at the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair, drawing thousands of enthusiastic visitors, business leaders, and diplomats.
Organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), this year’s fair is expected to attract more than 100,000 participants from across Nigeria and beyond — and the Dangote Group once again proved to be one of the fair’s most visited and admired exhibitors.
Visitors to the Group’s elegant and well-branded pavilion showed deep interest in the company’s wide-ranging portfolio — from Dangote Cement, Sugar, Salt, and Fertiliser to its latest achievements in refining, energy, and truck manufacturing.
One of the visitors, Mr. Peter Abdul, described his experience as inspiring, noting that the Dangote brand represents “quality, innovation, and trust built over decades.” Similarly, Mr. Ibrahim Rogo from Kano expressed keen interest in opportunities in petroleum and polypropylene trading, adding that he was impressed by the Group’s openness to partnership and collaboration.
Members of the diplomatic corps also toured the pavilion, engaging company representatives on Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Limited, the truck manufacturing subsidiary that has significantly boosted local capacity in logistics and transportation.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Hashem Ahmed, a General Manager with the Dangote Group, underscored the company’s role in driving Nigeria’s industrial and economic growth.
“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,” he said. “It represents a job for a Nigerian, a contract for a local supplier, and a step toward a more prosperous Nigeria.”
Mr. Ahmed also lauded the Group’s distributors and partners for their loyalty and resilience, noting that their efforts have been crucial to the success of the Dangote brand across Nigeria and beyond.
He further commended the Abuja Chamber of Commerce for its commitment to promoting trade through the annual fair and applauded the choice of theme — “Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation” — describing it as perfectly aligned with Dangote Group’s vision of responsible growth and long-term value creation.
The President of the ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, praised the Dangote Group for its consistent partnership and visible contribution to the success of the fair and to Nigeria’s industrial advancement.
“As a member of our Chamber, the Dangote Group has been a reliable partner in promoting trade and building local capacity. Their investments in cement, sugar, salt, fertilisers, agriculture, and energy reflect a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation,” Chief Obegolu stated.
He added that Dangote’s operations demonstrate that industrialisation and sustainability can go hand in hand, through local value addition, backward integration, and renewable energy initiatives that support national development.
Chief Obegolu expressed appreciation to the Group’s President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, for his unwavering vision in building Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate and for his contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s economy.
“Our partnership with the Dangote Group has been invaluable in deepening trade, expanding business opportunities, and advocating for a friendlier investment environment,” he said.
The Dangote Group’s active participation at the fair once again underscores its position as a frontline player in Nigeria’s quest for economic transformation, empowering millions through innovation, investment, and industrial excellence.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
