Dangote Targets Global Top 100 Status by 2030
By Patience Ikpeme
The Dangote Group has announced its plan to lead major trade fairs in Ogun and Kaduna states this year as part of a big move to grow its business and help Nigeria produce more of what it consumes.
The company is working closely with local chambers of commerce to show that the best way to fix the economy is for the government and private companies to work together.
Speaking on the company’s plans for the 15th Gateway International Trade Fair in Ogun State, the Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, said the company wants to become one of the top 100 businesses in the world by 2030.
To reach this goal, Dangote plans to expand its massive oil refinery from 650,000 barrels to 1.4 million barrels per day and increase its fertilizer production significantly.
“Our ambition goes beyond building factories; it is about building Africa’s capacity to feed itself and power its economy,” Mr. Chiejina said. He explained that the trade fair is the perfect place for the government and manufacturers to talk about how to stop bringing in goods from abroad and start making them here in Nigeria.
In Ogun State, the company is the lead sponsor for the fair themed “Promoting Business through Partnership.” The President of the Ogun Chamber of Commerce (OGUNCCIMA), Lion Niyi Oshiyemi, praised the group for being a dependable partner that helps keep the state’s economy stable. Visitors to the Dangote stand in Ogun will be able to buy essential items like cement, sugar, salt, and rice at cheaper prices.
Meanwhile, in Kaduna State, the Dangote Group is also sponsoring the 47th Trade Fair, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to open on February 6, 2026. This fair focuses on “Economic Transformation through Sustained Local Content Development” and is expected to attract over 10,000 people.
The President of the Kaduna Chamber (KADCCIMA), Alhaji Farouk Suleiman, described Dangote as a “cornerstone partner” in Nigeria’s journey to becoming an industrial giant. He invited the group to keep leading as a mentor to smaller businesses in the North and across the country.
Representing the group in Kaduna, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman said that Dangote’s heavy investments in sugar, cement, and petrol show they truly believe in Nigeria. She said these investments have helped provide many jobs and helped the government collect more taxes to develop the country.
To help customers, the company is setting up special helpdesks at the fairs. People who want to become distributors for Dangote Cement, Sugar, or Salt can get direct information on how to start their own businesses. The company’s salt and seasoning branch, NASCON, will also be selling smaller, affordable packs of salt and stew mix so that every family can afford them.
Mr. Chiejina also shared that the group has started building six large rice mills in Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, Niger, Kebbi, and Sokoto to make sure Nigeria has enough rice to eat. He praised the Federal Government’s economic reforms, saying the new policies are necessary to help Nigeria grow and reduce poverty.
