Dangote Industries Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair, reaffirming its role as a key driver of industrial growth and economic development in Nigeria and across Africa. The fair, organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will officially open on September 25 and run for 12 days in the nation’s capital.
In a statement signed by Dangote Industries spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, the firm described the partnership as a strategic collaboration with the ACCI to deepen trade, attract investments, and promote sustainable development. The company noted that the Abuja fair presents a unique opportunity to engage stakeholders, showcase innovation, and drive the growth of intra-African trade.
“Dangote Group is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, organisers of the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair. This collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and boost intra-African trade and investments,” the statement read.
Themed “Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation,” the 20th edition of the fair will spotlight sustainable business practices, green technologies, and policies that can transform industries while improving livelihoods.
According to Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, the conglomerate will use the platform to showcase its wide-ranging portfolio of products and services. These include sugar, cement, salt, fertilizer, trucks, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, packaging materials, seasoning, petroleum products, and more.
She emphasised that the company, though already a market leader in Africa, remains committed to innovation and continuous growth. “Dangote Industries Limited is a recognised market leader in Africa, yet it is not resting on its oars. Nearly all our Strategic Business Units will be showcasing innovative products at the fair,” she stated.
Wali-Abdurrahman also welcomed the Chamber’s launch of the “Buy Africa, Build Africa” initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen regional value chains and promote local content development.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, said the 2025 edition is expected to attract more than 100,000 participants, including representatives from government agencies, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, diplomatic missions, and development partners.
The exhibitions will cut across sectors such as trade, agriculture, fintech, sustainable energy, transportation, environmental solutions, and the creative industries. Obegolu stressed that the partnership with Dangote underscores the Chamber’s determination to drive growth, build business linkages, and create opportunities for communities.
“Our collaboration with Dangote reflects our commitment to driving economic growth, strengthening trade, and creating opportunities for businesses and communities. Dangote Group’s participation further demonstrates its role as a key player in Nigeria’s industrial and commercial landscape,” he said.
The Director-General of ACCI, Dr Agabaidu Jideani, also underscored the significance of Dangote’s partnership, highlighting the benefits for both exhibitors and investors. “By participating, investors like the Dangote Group stand to gain through access to markets, green opportunities, networking, brand visibility, and credibility,” he explained.
Jideani added that the fair is more than a commercial marketplace. It serves as a platform for showcasing eco-friendly technologies, innovations, and sustainable solutions that can transform Nigeria’s economy. He described the Dangote partnership as critical to enhancing the visibility and global reach of the fair.
“The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry highly values its long-standing partnership with the Dangote Group. This collaboration not only enhances the visibility of the fair but also reinforces our mission of promoting sustainable development, innovation, and investment,” he said.
Over the years, Dangote Industries has consistently partnered with ACCI in its initiatives to strengthen commerce and industry. Aliko Dangote, the company’s president, has been particularly supportive of the Chamber, which he sees as strategically positioned in the capital city, home to policymakers and members of the diplomatic community.
As the countdown begins, anticipation is building around the 2025 Abuja International Trade Fair. With Dangote’s backing and the Chamber’s strategic vision, the event is set to serve not only as a hub for commerce and innovation but also as a platform to shape Nigeria’s economic future through sustainable and inclusive growth.
