Dangote Industries Limited and the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture have entered a strategic partnership to promote local manufacturing at the 47th Kaduna Trade Fair, expected to be declared open on February 6, 2026, by President Bola Tinubu.
The Dangote Group is sponsoring the fair, themed “From Reforms to Results: Economic Transformation through Sustained Local Content Development,” which KADCCIMA said is expected to attract over 10,000 participants, according to a statement from the firm on Wednesday.
Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna, KADCCIMA President, Alhaji Farouk Suleiman, described the relationship with Dangote Group as “one of strategic partnership built on shared values, industrial growth, local content development and economic transformation.”
He added, “Dangote Group has consistently demonstrated belief in Northern Nigeria’s economic potential, and KADCCIMA sees the company not just as a sponsor, but as a development partner.”
Suleiman said the 2026 edition of the fair will focus on business matchmaking, including Business-to-Business and Business-to-Government interactions, local manufacturing and value addition, investment facilitation, SMEs financing, market access, and strategic partnerships with companies like the Dangote Group.
“This year’s fair is designed as an economic catalyst to increase trade and commerce, as well as attract investors,” he said, noting that other areas of focus include import substitution through local production, promotion of Made-in-Nigeria goods, and stronger private sector-led growth.
He described Dangote Group as a cornerstone partner in Nigeria’s industrial journey, urging the company to continue leading not only as a sponsor but also as a mentor, investor, and catalyst for small businesses.
Speaking on behalf of the conglomerate, Regional Director and Senior Special Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, emphasised the company’s commitment to local content development.
“Dangote Group’s commitment to local manufacturing has been demonstrated through its various investments in sugar, cement, and petrochemicals, which have contributed to providing jobs and supporting the government’s revenue profile through taxation,” Wali-Abdurrahman said.
She added, “The Dangote Group has remained a leading example of how sustained local content investment can transform economies. Through strategic investments in cement production, agriculture, petrochemicals, fertiliser, and petroleum refining, the Group has demonstrated the power of local capacity development.”
In the statement, signed by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, the firm stated that as part of its strategies to boost market share and deepen customer loyalty, Dangote Industries Limited and other Group companies will headline the Kaduna Trade Fair with an array of products and innovations.
The statement noted that Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, NASCON Allied Industries (Dangote Salt), Dangote-Sinotruk, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, and Dangote Fertiliser will participate in the fair, with each business unit establishing helpdesks to respond to inquiries from prospective customers.
“NASCON is showcasing its full range of products, including salt packs, seasonings, and stew mix, at the trade fair. The salt packs, designed to further strengthen customer appeal, are available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg sizes.
“The packaging is intended to enhance accessibility and affordability for consumers and other end users. NASCON will also provide an engaging and rewarding experience for visitors to its stand at the Dangote Pavilion,” the statement said.
Dangote Sugar Refinery will present its complete range of products at the fair, with its sales and marketing team available to customers as well as prospective distributors.
“Dangote Cement, a regular participant in the fair, will operate a dedicated desk at the Dangote Group Pavilion. Customers and users of Dangote cement products are encouraged to visit the help desk throughout the fair for product-related inquiries,” the statement noted.
The statement further explained that customers interested in becoming distributors of products from Dangote Group subsidiaries will have the opportunity to receive detailed guidance from company representatives, who will provide information on the requirements and procedures for distributorship.
With this strategic partnership, Dangote Industries Limited and KADCCIMA aim to strengthen local manufacturing, expand market access for Nigerian products, and create sustainable economic growth across Northern Nigeria.
