Dangote Group boosts Niger State’s industrial and rice sectors
Dangote Industries Limited is joining forces with the Niger State Government to drive industrialisation and increase investment in the state. Anthony Chiejina confirmed that the partnership includes several economic initiatives, such as a long-term agreement for paddy rice supply. The collaboration aims to enhance food security, create jobs, and support agricultural development. The company is also a major sponsor of the Niger National Trade Fair and is actively participating through its various business units.
TLDR
- Dangote Industries Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Niger State Government for the supply of paddy rice over the next 10 years.
- The agreement guarantees Dangote Rice Limited will off-take 1 million metric tons of paddy rice from Niger Foods.
- Construction of a 32 metric tonnes per hour rice mill on a 30-hectare site in Wushishi is underway.
- Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman highlighted the project’s role in boosting food security and creating employment.
- The Dangote Group is the major sponsor of the Niger National Trade Fair scheduled to open on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
