By Francis Ajuonuma
The Pan-African Conglomerate Dangote Group has re-emphasised its commitment to sustainable practices in its operations nationwide.
The declaration came against the background of its partnership with the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADCCIMA) in the ongoing 2025 Kaduna International Trade.
A spokesperson for Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Anthony Chiejina, who is the Group’s Chief Branding & Communication Officer, while speaking with journalists on the participation of the Group at the Fair, said the company is irrevocably committed to sustainability because the well-being of the people is at the centre of its operations.
He spoke just as the speakers at a Conference organized by the KADCCIMA at the fair thumbed up the company’s investment activities across sectors and the government’s need to deliberately put measures in place to encourage local entrepreneurs.
The Guest speaker at the Conference, Dr Umar Bindir, the former Secretary to the Adamawa State Government, advocated for consistency in Government policies in supporting initiatives such as the establishment of Dangote Petroleum Refinery as a brand from Nigeria to blossom.
He described Aliko Dangote’s courage and commitment to implementing the project in Nigeria as “a global groundbreaker.”
”Like I said during the presentation of my paper, government policies must consistently support local entrepreneur, local production, and value addition to businesses to take Nigeria to the next level.
“It is incredible for Dangote to have put up such a refinery. It is a global groundbreaker, and for him to sustain his effort and come across to Nigerians as dogged enough even to challenge the cartel that we know in Oil and Gas is incredible.”
Bindir said that though the Dangote refinery is in a free trade zone, it is a business strategy by the foremost entrepreneur who must have taken cognizance of its feasibility and realized the opportunities there.
Binder, an Agricultural Engineer, said Dangote can impact Steel Development in the country.
According to him, “There is no Country that has sprouted and unleashed its entrepreneurial energy in manufacturing that has not gone into the Steel industry, and Dangote’s intervention in the sector would contribute to the growth and development of the industry.
“He should go into the steel industry because this country with 250m people requires food, water, education, jobs for young people, infrastructure, and export, particularly to African countries, which cannot be supported without a vibrant steel industry.
“And as someone who is well vast in industry, who can secure finances or investment in this area, and is internationally recognized in China, India and other countries where this industry is highly developed, with the doggedness and endurance that he has demonstrated in oil and gas, the cartel, and inconsistent government policies. It will be easier with the Steel industry.
