Abuja, Nigeria – A new era of food security and economic empowerment has dawned on Nigeria with the inauguration of Africa’s largest tomato processing plant in the nation’s north. The $20 million facility, a brainchild of the Dangote Group, is poised to revolutionize the country’s agricultural landscape and reduce its reliance on costly tomato imports.
Nigeria, a nation with a voracious appetite for tomato paste, consumes a staggering 2.3 million tons annually. Yet, the majority of this demand is met through imports, primarily from China, draining the country of a substantial $360 million each year.
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, envisions this new plant as a catalyst for transformative change within Nigeria’s agricultural sector. “This factory not only meets the nation’s domestic demand but also sets a new benchmark for the potential of Nigerian agriculture,” he declared at the plant’s grand unveiling.
The five-year journey to bring this ambitious project to fruition underscores the Dangote Group’s commitment to empowering local communities and driving sustainable economic growth. By creating jobs and stimulating local agriculture, this tomato processing titan is set to make a significant impact on Nigeria’s food security and economic independence.
