Governor Sule Calls for Increased Dangote Investments

During the opening of the 3rd edition of the Nasarawa Trade Fair, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State called on the Dangote Group to enhance its investments in the state, emphasizing its rich mineral resources. He spoke alongside Dr. Ahm Agbo II, the Director of Trade in the state’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Investment.

The governor praised the Dangote Group for its job creation efforts and its ambitious target of achieving a $100 billion vision by 2030, which he believes will benefit small businesses and the Nigerian economy. The theme of the trade fair was "Unlock Industrial Synergy, Deepen Value Chain, Drive Inclusive Growth." The governor also noted the presence of Dangote's Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited, which is involved in a backward integration project in the sugar sector.

Additionally, Comrade Nidan Sambo Manasseh, chairman of NASSI's Nasarawa State chapter, highlighted the partnership with Dangote Group to upscale small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, a senior advisor at Dangote Group, mentioned that the trade fair serves as a valuable platform for engaging stakeholders and exploring business opportunities.