Dangote Group has been announced as an Official Premier Partner for the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), further cementing its position as one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates. The announcement comes ahead of the fourth edition of the continent’s flagship trade and investment forum, which will take place from 4–10 September 2025 in Algiers, Algeria.
Organised by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and hosted by the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, IATF2025 aims to accelerate intra-African trade and spotlight investment opportunities across the continent.
The biennial event is expected to attract over 2,000 exhibitors from Africa and beyond, showcasing goods and services while engaging in market intelligence exchange and deal-making. Organisers project that the fair could generate more than US$44 billion in trade and investment deals.
Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development at Afreximbank, welcomed the partnership:
“We are delighted to welcome Dangote Group as an Official Premier Partner of IATF2025. As a beacon of African industrial excellence, Dangote Group continues to shape the continent’s economic trajectory through bold investments in manufacturing, infrastructure, and regional value chains. Afreximbank is proud to have supported their transformative projects – including the landmark Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex and Dangote Fertiliser Plant – through tailored financing and advisory solutions.”
Founded in 1978 in Nigeria, Dangote Group operates more than 18 subsidiaries across key sectors including cement, fertilisers, petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, sugar, salt, and logistics. Its wide footprint and industrial investments have made it central to Africa’s economic transformation.
Mr. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, emphasized the shared goals behind the collaboration:
“Our partnership with IATF is built on a shared vision of commitment to advancing Africa’s economic growth. Having experienced the tangible impact of IATF2023, we are proud to build on that momentum as a Premier Partner for IATF2025. This platform continues to drive meaningful connections and opportunities across the continent, and we look forward to contributing to its success once again in Algiers.”
He added,“This strategic partnership underscores our shared commitment to building a self-reliant, prosperous Africa where intra-African trade is the cornerstone of growth. Together, we aim to unlock new frontiers of opportunity and position Africa as a global hub of production, innovation, and trade.”
The 2025 edition of IATF will feature a comprehensive programme of forums, exhibitions, and investment platforms, with a particular focus on strengthening production and service capacity within Africa. Dangote Group’s involvement is expected to add significant momentum to the forum’s objectives, especially in highlighting the role of African industry in driving long-term economic integration.
