The Association of Nigeria of Industrials on Small Scala (Nassi), a chapter of the State of Nasarawa, is collaborating the Dangote Industries Limited (Dil) to guide new investment options in the state.
With 68,000 hectares, Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL) of Dangote in Tunga, is considered the largest project of the Nigeria Backward Integration Policy (BIP) in the sugar sector.
The president of Nassi in the state of Nasarawa, Nidan Sambo Manasseh, told journalists to Lafia that the 2025 exhibition and exhibition, scheduled for this Wednesday, offered the possibility to Dangote Group and Nassi to consider the numerous commercial opportunities in the state.
He said: “We are actively exploring the opportunities to deepen our collaboration with the Dangote Group, in particular in the expansion of work programs through the acquisition of skills for young people and women and other vital support services.
“We profoundly appreciate the precious collaboration of the Dangote Group through the financial support and the sponsorship of Nassi programs. Their contribution was exceptional and we are deeply grateful.”
Manasseh said that Nasarawa Trade Fair Exhibition (Nastfe) is a vital catalyst for economic transformation in the state.
According to him, Nassi’s strategic initiative aligns directly with the vision of the governor Abdullahi on stimulating investments and unlocking significant growth.
While explains that the richness of Nasarawa’s state in mineral deposits is a central culminating point of Nastfe, he added that the exhibition will show how its natural equipment can guide economic growth by encouraging the addition of value in the processing and production of raw materials, in particular benefiting from the industries on small scale.
“Nastfe acts as a main platform to show the remarkable potential of the state of Nasarawa, connecting demanding investors with its abundant natural resources and dynamic human capital. The governor’s commitment to an environment that enables companies is evident, with Nastfe designed to effectively communicate this proposal of convincing value”, he added.
The president of Nassi said that his goal is to exploit the rich natural resources of the state of Nasarawa to feed economic growth by promoting the addition of value in the processing and production of raw materials.
“This focus will improve the economic value, in particular for the small scale industries, attract crucial investments, will generate job opportunities and contribute to the reduction of poverty,” he said.
A declaration of the head of the brand and communication of the Dangote group, Anthony Chiejina, said: “Nasarawa’s state is essential for our overall investment in Nigeria. It hosts Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited (NSCL) of Dangote.
The declaration quoted the Senior Special Consultant of the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, saying that: “We are not taking this partnership for granted. Our strategic corporate units (SBU) are participating.
According to her, some of the corporate units participating in the Dongote Group are: Dangote Peugeot Automobili Nigeria Limited (DPAN), Dangote Sinotruck, Sugar Ricking, Dangote Salas (hide) and Cement Dangote, among others. “
Abdurrahman said that the fair offers the company the opportunity to interact with the interested parties and the Nigerians who may want to do business with the company.
He said a special Help Desk will be created for requests to allow the company to receive feedback from the participants.
He invited the participants to visit the company’s pavilion and take advantage of its innovative products.