Africa’s Largest Conglomerate Partners with Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

Algiers, Algeria — The Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s flagship trade and investment platform, proudly announces Dangote Group as its Official Premier Partner for its fourth edition scheduled from September 4 to 10, 2025.

This milestone partnership cements Dangote’s role as a catalyst in Africa’s industrialisation and trade expansion efforts.

Hosted by Algeria and organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, IATF2025 is poised to bring together over 2,000 exhibitors from across Africa and around the world.

The week-long event will showcase a diverse array of goods and services and is projected to facilitate more than US$44 billion in trade and investment deals.

The fair aims to facilitate increased intra-African trade, positioning the continent as a global hub for production and innovation, while highlighting vast investment opportunities.

A Beacon of African Industrial Excellence

As Africa’s largest and most diversified industrial conglomerate, founded in Nigeria in 1978, Dangote Group boasts over 18 subsidiaries spanning cement, fertilisers, petrochemicals, refined petroleum, food and beverage, salt, and logistics. The Group has been instrumental in transforming Africa’s economic landscape through pioneering investments and sustainable development.

Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, applauded the partnership.

“Dangote Group’s bold investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, and regional value chains are shaping Africa’s economic trajectory. As a Premier Partner, Dangote’s support aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen intra-African trade,” she said.

IV ZEAL VITAMIN

Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, expressed enthusiasm:

“Building on the momentum of IATF2023, our partnership with IATF2025 reflects our shared vision to advance Africa’s economic growth. This platform continues to enable meaningful connections and trade opportunities across the continent, and we look forward to contributing to its ongoing success in Algiers.”

Chiejina added, “Together we aim to unlock new frontiers of opportunity, fostering a self-reliant and prosperous Africa with intra-African trade as its cornerstone.”

Driving Africa’s Future Growth

Dangote Group’s commitment to innovation and self-sufficiency has empowered millions of Africans, catalysed job creation, and accelerated infrastructure development. Its flagship projects, including the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex as well as the Dangote Fertiliser Plant, have benefited from tailored financing and advisory support from Afreximbank, underscoring a strong synergy between African industrial finance and entrepreneurship.

The IATF2025 promises to spotlight such transformative projects further, nurturing partnerships and investments that enhance continental value chains, regional cooperation, and economic diversification.

With its extensive reach and influence, the Dangote Group’s collaboration with IATF2025 symbolises a concerted effort to boost African industry and increase intra-continental connectivity.

As Africa moves toward deeper economic integration, this alliance marks a strategic effort to harness the continent’s vast potential and elevate it on the global economic stage.