Dangote Group has confirmed its full participation in the 2025 Kano International Trade Fair, which will run from November 22 to December 6 and is expected to host over 1,000 exhibitors from within and outside Nigeria. The Group Chief Branding and Communication Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said the company is not only sponsoring the fair but will also be actively present throughout the event.
Chiejina described Kano as a major base for the company’s operations, explaining that the city plays a key role in regional and continental commerce. He said, “Kano is central to our overall businesses, and it is the hub of commerce, not only in Nigeria, but in Africa.” According to him, Kano also hosts one of the large-scale rice mills currently being developed by the Group.
He added that the company is developing other rice milling plants in Jigawa, Zamfara, Niger, Kebbi, and Sokoto States, with a combined milling capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year. Chiejina noted that this investment supports the government’s efforts toward achieving national food security.
As part of its activities at the fair, he said the Group’s subsidiaries will set up dedicated help desks to allow visitors engage directly with the company on business opportunities. Chiejina also revealed that the company will unveil new sugar pack sizes of 100 gram and 25 kilogram during its Special Day at the fair, explaining that this responds to changing market needs.
He noted that the theme for the 2025 fair, Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth, aligns with the company’s long-term plans for sustainable development in Nigeria. The Senior Adviser, Special Project and Strategic Relations to the Dangote Group President, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, said, “Through our sponsorship of Kano Trade Fair, we seek to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises with opportunities to showcase their products, connect with potential partners, and access new markets, ultimately strengthening the nation’s economic growth.”
President of the Kano Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture, Ambassador Hassan Usman Darma, said, “We are expecting around 100 organizations, and over 1,000 exhibitors from Nigeria and abroad.”
