Nigeria tasks Dangote Sugar production
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 13, 2026
The directive from the Federal Government of Nigeria to Dangote Petroleum Refinery to significantly increase sugar production by 2030 is expected to positively impact the Nigerian economy by reducing reliance on imports and fostering local industry growth. This commitment from Dangote Group and Dangote Petroleum Refinery could lead to increased investment and job creation in the agricultural and food processing sectors.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, has tasked Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a subsidiary of Dangote Group, to expand its annual sugar production capacity to 600,000 metric tonnes by 2030. This directive is part of President Bola Tinubu's initiative to accelerate Nigeria's attainment of self-sufficiency in sugar production, aiming to bridge the current gap where annual consumption of 1.8 million metric tonnes far exceeds local production. The Nigeria — National Sugar Development Council, led by Kamar Bakrin, is monitoring the implementation of the Nigeria Sugar Master Plan. Olakunle Alake, Vice President of Dangote Group, has assured the government of the company's commitment to invest more resources and meet this target, which is expected to reduce Nigeria's dependence on imported sugar.
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