Dangote Group has been announced as an official Premier Partner of the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair, which is projected to bring in over $44bn in trade and investment deals.

In a statement on Tuesday, it was revealed that Dangote Group will be a key partner for IATF at its fourth edition, to be held in Algiers, Algeria, in September.

The biennial IATF, hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and organised by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, aims to increase intra-African trade and showcase the investment opportunities across Africa.

The fourth edition will feature wide participation of production and service companies, alongside an investment and trade forum highlighting Africa’s potential for economic integration.

During the week-long fair, more than 2,000 exhibitors, including businesses from the African continent and globally, will showcase their goods and services to visitors and buyers while exploring opportunities and exchanging trade and market information.

Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, Mrs Kanayo Awani, said, “We are delighted to welcome Dangote Group as an Official Premier Partner of IATF2025. As a beacon of African industrial excellence, Dangote Group continues to shape the continent’s economic trajectory through bold investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, and regional value chains.

Afreximbank is proud to have supported their transformative projects, including the landmark Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex and Dangote Fertiliser Plant.

through tailored financing and advisory solutions.

“This strategic partnership underscores our shared commitment to building a self-reliant, prosperous Africa where intra-African trade is the cornerstone of growth.”

The Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Anthony Chiejina, said, “Our partnership with IATF is built on a shared vision of commitment to advancing Africa’s economic growth. Having experienced the tangible impact of IATF2023, we are proud to build on that momentum as a Premier Partner for IATF2025. This platform continues to drive meaningful connections and opportunities across the continent, and we look forward to contributing to its success once again in Algiers.”

He added, “This strategic partnership underscores our shared commitment to building a self-reliant, prosperous Africa where intra-African trade is the cornerstone of growth. Together, we aim to unlock new frontiers of opportunity and position Africa as a global hub of production, innovation, and trade.”

Dangote Group has over 18 subsidiaries operating across sectors, including cement, fertilisers, petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, sugar, salt, and logistics.