{"id":63940,"date":"2022-08-22T15:49:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T14:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=63940"},"modified":"2022-08-22T15:49:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T14:49:15","slug":"zambia-seeks-dangotes-assistance-in-developing-fertiliser-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/zambia-seeks-dangotes-assistance-in-developing-fertiliser-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambia Seeks Dangote\u2019s Assistance In Developing Fertiliser Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Zambian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Chipoka Mulenga, has sought the assistance of the President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote in the development of his country\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chipoka Mulenga, who led a delegation from Zambia on tour of the 3.00 million metric tonnes Dangote Fertiliser plant at the weekend, called for a collaboration between Dangote Group and the Zambian government in the establishment of fertiliser plant in the southern African country.<\/p>\n

Mulenga expressed belief that any investment in fertiliser production will not only help the country to be self-sufficient in food production, it will also help grow the Zambian economy as well as that of the neigbouring countries.<\/p>\n

According him, the Zambian government has created an enabling environment for local and foreign investment through great incentives to attract investment in all sectors of the economy.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Zambian government in the last budget made some pronouncements which focus on value addition, industrialisation, skill enhancement and development. We have a huge youthful population who are ready to work if given the opportunity to be productive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He described Zambia as Africa\u2019s new investment destination because of its stable political system, stable macroeconomic environment and investment protection guarantees.<\/p>\n

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He said that Zambia is strong in agriculture and even seeking to become stronger through having its own Fertiliser plant. “Rather than continue to import Fertiliser from anywhere, we want Aliko Dangote to come and establish plant in Zambia. The country\u2019s fertiliser consumption has increased tremendously in the last few years and has continued to increase. I am happy that we no longer have to go outside of Africa to seek investors. Dangote has been able to change the narratives through his investment in cement production across Africa. \u00a0We now have Africans investing in the Africa continent. Dangote has already established the biggest cement plant in Zambia. Dangote Cement Zambia has a remarkable portfolio and is bringing positive change to the cement industry, not only in Zambia, but also to other neigbouring countries,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mulenga commended the President\/CE of Dangote Group, Mr. Aliko Dangote for investing massively in fertiliser production in Nigeria. \u201dThis could only happen because the company put \u00a0the right people, right leadership, right technical skills and the right management in place to have such a remarkable result. This Fertiliser Plant is not only serving the needs of Nigeria, but also attracting foreign exchange into the continent. This is a good demonstration that we can have this kind of investment in any part of Africa, which can grow and be beneficial to other countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He therefore enjoined Nigerians to guard Dangote investments and other local investments in Nigeria. \u201cLet all Nigerians support this investment to grow from strength to strength. This is amazing and we will like to have a similar investment in Zambia.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking at the end of the tour, Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Fertiliser Limited, Mr. Vishwajit Sinha said demand for Urea fertiliser in the Nigerian market and beyond remains robust and is expected to continue to grow.<\/p>\n

He said the $2.5 billion fertiliser complex would make Nigeria self-sufficient in fertiliser production with excess capacity exported to other African countries and the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe key focus of Dangote Fertiliser has always been to cater to the growing fertiliser demand of the domestic market in Nigeria and also to work towards bringing a green revolution in the country so as to contribute towards food security for Nigeria. The surplus production after supplying the domestic market is exported,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Sinha stated that Dangote Fertiliser is positioned to take advantage of the Federal Government\u2019s policy, which focuses on agriculture as one of the keys to unlock the diversification of the Nigerian economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs population is increasing, food consumption is changing. Many countries\u2019 economic progress is linked to agricultural development, which is the best form of inclusive development. For all the countries that I have been to, I can see the potential of agriculture in the entire value chain from the farm to the kitchen in Nigeria.<\/p>

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\u201cDangote Fertiliser has the potential to transform the entire African region. Definitely it will have a huge value on the country,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Sinha described Dangote Fertiliser plant as a company which will not only increase food-sufficiency in Nigeria, but also drastically reduce the level of unemployment and youth restiveness in the country through the generation of direct and indirect employment.<\/p>\n

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L-R, President\/CE of Dangote Industries limited, Aliko Dangote, Zambia Minister of Commerce, Trade & Trade: Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia High Commissioner to Nigeria, Oscar Shitima, During the Zambia Minister Visit the President\/CE of Dangote Industries limited, Aliko Dangote, in his Residence, Victoria Island Lagos, on Saturday 20, August 2022<\/p>\n

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L-R, Dangote Cement Zambia, Director, Lynda Mataka, President\/CE of Dangote Industries limited, Aliko Dangote, Zambia Minister of Commerce, Trade & Trade: Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia High Commissioner to Nigeria, Oscar Shitima, During the Zambia Minister Visit the President\/CE of Dangote Industries Limited, in his Residence, Victoria Island Lagos, on Saturday 20, August 2022.<\/p>\n

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L-R, Dangote Cement Zambia, CEO, Vipul Agrawal, Dangote Cement Zambia, Director, Lynda Mataka, President\/CE of Dangote Industries limited, Aliko Dangote, Zambia Minister of Commerce, Trade & Trade: Chipoka Mulenga, Zambia High Commissioner to Nigeria, Oscar Shitima, During the Zambia Minister Visit the President\/CE of Dangote Industries Limited, in his Residence, Victoria Island Lagos, on Saturday 20, August 2022<\/p>\n

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L-R, Zambia Minister of Commerce, Trade & Trade: Chipoka Mulenga, Dangote Fertilizer Limited, Engineering Section, Adeola Basorun, Dangote Fertilizer Limited Chief Executive Officer, Vishwajit Sinha, During the Zambia Minister Visit Dangote Fertilizer Limited Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, on Saturday 20, August 2022<\/p>\n

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L-R, Zambia Minister of Commerce, Trade & Trade: Chipoka Mulenga, Dangote Fertilizer Limited, Chief Executive Officer, Vishwajit Sinha, Dangote Fertilizer Limited, Director of Operation, Anurag Jaiswal, During the Zambia Minister Visit Dangote Fertilizer Limited Plant at Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, on Saturday 20, August 2022<\/p>\n

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