Tanzania Seeks Dangote Investments in Fertiliser and Energy

The Tanzanian Government, represented by Prof Kitila Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Planning and Investment, is actively seeking to attract new investments from Dangote Group in sectors such as fertiliser production, energy, and industrial infrastructure. This initiative was discussed during a recent visit by a Tanzanian delegation to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos.

Mkumbo stated that the visit aimed to follow up on discussions between Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, regarding potential investments. Dangote Group already has a significant presence in Tanzania, operating the largest cement manufacturing plant in the country with an investment of approximately $800 million.

Mkumbo emphasized the importance of Dangote's expertise in supporting Tanzania's industrial development and called for stronger economic integration among African nations to enhance manufacturing capacity and energy security.