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Ismail Abdulaziz
May, Sun, 2025

Nasarawa gov., others woo Dangote at Trade Fair

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By Nana Musa

Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged Dangote Industries Limited to consider investing in more sectors of the State economy.

The Governor who was speaking at the ongoing Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition said Nasarawa is home to solid mineral resources.

He added that the strategic partnership between the duo would speed up Nigeria’s industrialisation programme.

The Governor was represented at the occasion by Hon. Muhammed Otto, Nasarawa State’s Commissioner for Trade, Industry, and Investment.

He commended the Dangote Group for its outstanding performance at the Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL).

He expressed confidence that, given this success, the company would be a valuable partner in exploring additional investment opportunities within the state.

In his remarks at the Dangote Special Day, Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI), Nasarawa State Chapter, Nidan Manasseh, said the Trade Fair which was sponsored by the Dangote Group has been very impactful.

Manasseh advised Dangote Group to scale up its investments in the State by considering other sectors.

“The Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition (NASTFE) is a vital catalyst for the State’s economic transformation. This strategic initiative by NASSI directly aligns with Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule’s vision to stimulate investment and unlock significant growth.”

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment, Hajiya Khadija Nuhu, said the state was open for business, adding that Dangote Group could be part of the compelling opportunities that abound in the state.

A statement from the Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said: “Nasarawa State is central to our overall investment in Nigeria. It is home to Dangote’s Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL).

“The sugar project, when completed, will be one of the biggest sugar investments on the African continent.”

The statement quoted the Senior Special Adviser to the Dangote Group’s President, Fatima Abdurrahman, as saying that: “We are not taking this partnership for granted. Our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are participating”.

According to her, some of the SBUs that are participating from the Dangote Group are: Dangote Fertiliser Limited (DFL), Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN), Dangote SinoTruck, Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Salt (NASCON) and Dangote Cement Plc.(NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

Rabi'u Sani Ali
Feb, Thu, 2025

General News

Yobe to showcase products in Morocco

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By Ahmed Abba

The Association of Regions (Governor’s Forum) in Morocco has invited the Yobe government to participate in the upcoming international trade fair in Meknes, Morocco.

Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General for Press and Media Affairs to Gov. Mai Mala Buni, confirmed this to reporters on Wednesday in Damaturu.

Mohammed said that the Executive Director of the association, Mohammed El Bachiri, expressed readiness to collaborate with Yobe to attract investors and marketers for direct and indirect investments.

He said the collaboration would support agriculture, housing, climate and environmental initiatives across local government areas.

Mohammed quoted the Secretary to Yobe’s government, Baba Malam-Wali, as saying the state would use the trade fair to present its agricultural produce.

“We have high-quality sesame seeds, Gum Arabic, beans, groundnuts, and livestock in commercial quantities from all local government areas.

“The governor has directed officials to collaborate with reputable organisations to create employment and wealth opportunities for the youth.

“The state government is eager to partner with the association to engage our youth in agricultural production, especially sesame seeds,” Malam-Wali said.

The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Mustapha Goniri, said that Yobe produces and processes the best sesame seeds of international standard.

“The state government has established four sesame processing plants to improve the quality of the product,” Goniri explained.

He added that the international trade fair would provide an opportunity to showcase the quality of Yobe’s farm produce to the world.

Similarly, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Adamu-Jajere, confirmed that all the 17 local councils are ready to participate in the trade fair.

“They can showcase their individual products to attract investors and create employment for their people,” Jajere said.

Mohammed also revealed that Ahmed Gombe, Chief Executive Officer, African Network Center consulting firm, assured that all necessary documentation for participation in the trade fair would be completed. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo