By Ufoh Awele Anthony
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Anthony Ufoh
The Abuja International Trade Fair, 2025, has been boosted by the event bankrolled by Dangote Industries as a key player in the industrial and economic development of Nigeria and on the African continent.
The fair, which is being organised in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will commence on September 25 and will last for 12 days.
Anthony Chiejina, Dangote’s Industries spokesperson, in a statement, described the partnership with the ACCI as a strategic move to sustain and deepen trade and also to attract investment for national and continental 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.
The statement read, “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.
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 laurels. 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.
He said, “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”.
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.
