Dangote Industries Boosts Abuja International Trade Fair, 2025

Strategic Insights -

The Abuja International Trade Fair 2025 has gained significant momentum with Dangote Industries' partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). The fair, themed "Sustainability: Consumption, Incentives, and Taxation," aims to spotlight sustainable business practices, green technologies, and policies that can transform industries while improving livelihoods. The event, which will commence on September 25 and last for 12 days, is expected to attract over 100,000 participants, including representatives from government agencies, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, diplomatic missions, and development partners.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Abuja International Trade Fair 2025 is being organised by the ACCI in partnership with Dangote Industries, with the goal of sustaining and deepening trade, attracting investment, and driving growth.
  • The fair will showcase a wide range of products and services from Dangote Industries, including sugar, cement, salt, fertilizer, trucks, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, packaging materials, seasoning, petroleum products, and more.
  • The event will cut across sectors such as trade, agriculture, fintech, sustainable energy, transportation, environmental solutions, and the creative industries.
  • The partnership with Dangote Industries reflects the Chamber's commitment to driving economic growth, strengthening trade, and creating opportunities for businesses and communities.
  • The "Buy Africa, Build Africa" initiative launched by the Chamber is a timely intervention to strengthen regional value chains and promote local content development.
  • Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries, has been particularly supportive of the Chamber, seeing it as strategically positioned in the capital city, home to policymakers and members of the diplomatic community.

Statistics:

  • The Abuja International Trade Fair 2025 will commence on September 25 and last for 12 days.
  • The event is expected to attract over 100,000 participants, including representatives from government agencies, multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, diplomatic missions, and development partners.
  • Dangote Industries will showcase its wide-ranging portfolio of products and services at the fair.
  • The Chamber's "Buy Africa, Build Africa" initiative aims to strengthen regional value chains and promote local content development.

Sources:

  • "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."
  • Anthony Chiejina, Dangote's Industries spokesperson, in a statement describing the partnership with the ACCI as a strategic move to sustain and deepen trade and attract investment for national and continental development.
  • Senior Adviser to the President of Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, in a statement highlighting the company's commitment to innovation and continuous growth.
  • ACCI President, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, in a statement discussing the Chamber's determination to drive growth, build business linkages, and create opportunities for communities.
  • Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries, in a statement expressing his support for the Chamber and its initiatives.