Against the backdrop of some controversies surrounding the soundness of some of the products, especially petroleum from Dangote Group, the Nigeria’s Federal Government has finally confirmed that all such products are excellent.
“The quality of Dangote products is not in doubt and that is why people patronize them. You can see that the company is growing every day. I think it is doing a very good job.”
The Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Dafang I. Sule, gave this confirmation while addressing participants at the ongoing International Trade Fair in Kaduna. He represented President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,
Dr. Dafang Sule, stressed that the Federal Government recognises and appreciates the pivotal role Dangote Group is playing in the country’s push towards industrialization.
The President’s representative said that his ministry has been partnering with the Dangote Group to drive government policies and programmes, one of which is the Backward Integration Programme.
According to him, Dangote Group has taken the center stage at the ongoing Kaduna International Trade Fair, even as he thanked the company for “doing a good job” in Nigeria.
Dangote Group is one of the sponsors of the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair that was declared open by the President.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) has acknowledged its partnership with Dangote Group, describing it as the Unique Selling Point.
Director General of the Chamber, Alhaji Usman Saulawa, who spoke for the Chamber, described Dangote Group as a conglomerate that is helping to drive the Nigerian economy.
According to him, the company has not only made a significant positive impact on the business community in Kaduna State but has also contributed immensely to the growth of both the Nigerian, and global economy.
He said that no fewer than five countries are participating in the fair that has as its theme: Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Trade, and Agriculture through Digital Transformation.
“Our selling point is the joint collaboration and full involvement of Kaduna State Government, Dangote Group and other companies.”
The Director General hailed the symbiotic partnership between KADCCIMA and Dangote Group, commending Aliko Dangote, the Group’s President, for being a long time benefactor of the Chamber.
He said that through the consistent sponsorship and participation of its Strategic Business Units, Dangote Group has supported economic development in the state.
