Shittu highlighted the company’s wide operational footprint across Nigeria’s industrial landscape. “Dangote Industries Ltd. operates in several sectors including cement, sugar, salt, poly products, real estate, agriculture, logistics, telecommunications, steel, oil, and gas,” he said.
The company’s key publicly listed subsidiaries—Dangote Cement Plc, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, and NASCON Allied Industries Plc (makers of Dangote Salt)—are central to its investment strategy and reflect its strong presence on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
“Our continued innovation, value creation, and investments in Nigeria are driven by our deep belief in the country’s vast economic potential,” Shittu stated.
He further noted that the company’s impact goes beyond industrial output to include community empowerment. For instance, the Dangote Sugar Refinery’s out-grower scheme has provided employment opportunities for thousands of farmers, boosting economic activity in host communities.
Shittu also underscored the pivotal role of Dangote Fertiliser in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The company’s efforts in boosting local production of fertilisers are expected to reduce import dependency and enhance food security. Meanwhile, the soon-to-be fully operational Dangote Petroleum Refinery is poised to catalyze growth across Nigeria’s industrial value chains by supplying refined petroleum products locally and stimulating ancillary industries.
“In addition, we recruit engineering and technology graduates and train them across various areas of industrial operations to build local capacity,” he said, emphasizing the company’s focus on human capital development.
Shittu commended the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) for organizing the trade fair, describing it as a vital platform for industry engagement. “ECCIMA trade fairs offer a unique opportunity for industries like ours to connect with customers and partners from across these regions,” he said, adding that Enugu's strategic industrial position in the Southeast and South-South zones makes the event particularly valuable.
Now in its 36th edition, the Enugu International Trade Fair continues to draw major industry players, serving as a springboard for investment opportunities and business partnerships across Nigeria’s economic sectors.