Fertiliser Plants: Dangote Vows To Ensure Food Security In Africa

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through largescale fertiliser investments, declaring that the continent has the capacity to feed itself and become a net exporter of agricultural products.

Dangote made this known while addressing journalists in Gode, in Ethiopia’s Somali region, during a high-profile visit hosted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Prime Minister personally received Dangote and accompanied him to inspect the site of the proposed fertiliser plant, where construction activities are already underway.

Speaking on the strategic importance of fertiliser in agricultural productivity, Dangote noted that Africa’s food insecurity challenges are largely due to limited access to key inputs.

“Africa holds immense agricultural potential, yet continues to grapple with food insecurity due to limited access to fertiliser. Through our investments, we are committed to reversing this trend by boosting productivity, empowering farmers, and advancing a sustainable path to food self-sufficiency,” he said.

He added that the Group’s ambition, though bold, was achievable with sustained investment in fertiliser production and agricultural infrastructure. “Africa has the capacity to feed itself and even export to the rest of the world.

Our fertiliser investments across the continent are designed to unlock that potential and secure a prosperous future for our people,” Dangote stated. Dangote also announced a significant increase in the Group’s investment in Ethiopia, rising from $2.5 billion to over $4 billion.

The expanded scope includes critical infrastructure such as a 110-kilometre pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility, and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant, among other new components.