Dangote Group Partners with Kano State to Boost Trade, SMEs, and Social Programmes at 2025 Trade Fair
The Dangote Group and the Kano State government have announced a strengthened partnership aimed at boosting business activities and social programmes across the state. The announcement was made during the 46th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, where a large number of participants visited the Dangote pavilion to explore innovative products and investment opportunities.
Kano State Commissioner for Investment and Commerce, Shehu Wada Sagagi, highlighted the importance of the collaboration, stating that linking government policies with private sector initiatives will create a fertile environment for businesses to thrive. “The partnership with Dangote Group will strengthen Kano’s industrial and trade capacity,” he said, commending the company for its continued support of the Kano Trade Fair.
Central to the collaboration is the development of a world-class rice milling plant in Kano State. Dangote Group confirmed the project will boost local rice production, enhance value addition, and provide modern processing capabilities that meet national and international standards. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to industrial growth and economic development in the region.
The partnership also emphasizes impactful social programmes through the Aliko Dangote Foundation. Recent efforts include distributing 120,000 bags of rice and over 10,000 iftar meals, addressing child malnutrition with Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food, and supporting education and healthcare infrastructure, such as funding a business school at Bayero University and a surgical and diagnostic center at Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital.
The Trade Fair, themed “Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth,” saw participation from over 1,000 exhibitors, including 100 organizations from Nigeria and abroad. Both Dangote Group and Kano State officials emphasized the importance of SMEs in driving economic stability, growth, and skills development, while unveiling new products and business initiatives that reflect the shared vision of sustainable industrial progress.
source: Leadership