Dangote urges Nigeria to boost domestic production capacity
The Dangote Group has called for Nigeria to boost its domestic production capacity to strengthen economic resilience, create jobs and reduce import depende Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-urges-nigeria-to-boost-domestic-production-capacity/
The Dangote Group has emphasized the importance of domestic production in bolstering Nigeria's economic resilience. Group General Manager Abdullahi Bello Danmusa, representing Regional Director Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, addressed the Dangote Special Day at the Abuja International Trade Fair, stressing the significance of taxation, trade, and domestic production.
Danmusa highlighted that the Group takes tax obligations seriously and contributes substantial revenues to the government annually, while also supporting employment and enterprise. He further explained that trade gains economic impact when backed by strong domestic production, warning against excessive reliance on imports that can be competitively produced domestically.
The Dangote Group continues to invest in various sectors, aiming to deepen economic activity, generate jobs, support local enterprises, and reduce dependence on imports. At the event, First Deputy President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Prof Adebisi Adesugba, praised Dangote Industries for its contributions to Nigeria's economic development.
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