The Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists, Nasarawa State Chapter, is partnering with Dangote Industries Limited to drive fresh investment options in the State.
In a statement from Dangote Industries on Sunday, it was disclosed that with its 68,000 hectares, the Dangote Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited in Tunga was considered Nigeria’s biggest Backward Integration Policy project in the sugar sector.
Speaking to newsmen in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, the Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists, Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Manasseh, said the 2025 Trade Fair and Exhibition has provided the chance for the Dangote Group and NASSI to consider the numerous business opportunities in the State.
He said, “We are actively exploring opportunities to deepen our collaboration with the Dangote Group, particularly in expanding employment programmes through youth and women’s skills acquisition and other vital support services.
“We deeply appreciate the Dangote Group’s invaluable collaboration through financial support and sponsorship of NASSI’s programmes. Their contribution has been exceptional, and we are profoundly grateful.”
Manasseh said the Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition was a vital catalyst for the state’s economic transformation, adding that the strategic initiative by NASSI directly aligned with the Governor, Abdullahi Sule’s vision to stimulate investment and unlock significant growth.
He noted that Nasarawa State’s wealth in mineral resources was a central highlight of NASTFE, adding that the exhibition will showcase how its natural endowment can drive economic growth by encouraging value addition in raw material processing and manufacturing, particularly benefiting small-scale industries.
“NASTFE serves as a premier platform to showcase Nasarawa State’s considerable potential, connecting discerning investors with its abundant natural resources and dynamic human capital. Governor Sule’s commitment to a business-enabling environment is evident, with NASTFE designed to effectively communicate this compelling value proposition,” he added.
Meanwhile, the chairman of NASSI said its objective is to leverage Nasarawa State’s rich natural resources to fuel economic growth by promoting value addition in raw material processing and manufacturing.
“This focus will enhance economic value, particularly for Small Scale Industries, attract crucial investment, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to poverty reduction,” he said.
The statement stated that Nasarawa State was central to the overall investment in Nigeria, adding that it was home to Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited.
“The sugar project, when completed, will be one of the biggest sugar investments on the African continent,” it added.
