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Dangote Industries has contracted global engineering companies SAIPEM, Engineers India Limited (EIL), and several additional technical partners to execute a major expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The company said the move is aimed at increasing production capacity to meet rising regional demand and strengthen Africa’s agricultural value chain.
According to Dangote officials, the expansion will support the company’s long-term plan to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported fertiliser and create more stable supply for local farmers. The new contracts target both engineering design and construction support, enabling faster deployment of upgraded production lines and new facilities.
SAIPEM and EIL, both known for large-scale industrial and energy projects, will provide core technical expertise for the expansion. Their roles include project design, engineering consultancy, and operational optimization across the targeted plants. Dangote representatives said the partnerships were selected based on their global track record and capacity to deliver high-quality industrial infrastructure.
The fertiliser expansion comes at a time when food security has become a top priority for several African governments. With fertilizer costs influencing crop yields and food prices, scaling local production is seen as a key strategy for strengthening regional resilience. Nigeria and Ethiopia, two of Africa’s largest agricultural markets, are expected to benefit significantly from increased capacity.
Analysts say the project could stimulate new jobs, improve access to fertiliser for smallholder farmers, and reduce pressure on import-dependent supply chains. By expanding operations across two major economies, Dangote aims to position itself as a leading fertiliser supplier on the continent.
Industry experts also note that the expansion supports broader regional goals to modernize agriculture, increase export potential, and stabilise domestic markets affected by global price shocks. The success of the project will depend on timely execution, regulatory support, and the performance of engineering partners throughout the construction phase.
With contracts awarded and technical plans underway, the fertiliser expansion marks another milestone in Dangote’s industrial growth strategy. Stakeholders expect the project to play a critical role in improving food production and strengthening Africa’s long-term economic stability.
According to Dangote officials, the expansion will support the company’s long-term plan to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported fertiliser and create more stable supply for local farmers. The new contracts target both engineering design and construction support, enabling faster deployment of upgraded production lines and new facilities.
SAIPEM and EIL, both known for large-scale industrial and energy projects, will provide core technical expertise for the expansion. Their roles include project design, engineering consultancy, and operational optimization across the targeted plants. Dangote representatives said the partnerships were selected based on their global track record and capacity to deliver high-quality industrial infrastructure.
The fertiliser expansion comes at a time when food security has become a top priority for several African governments. With fertilizer costs influencing crop yields and food prices, scaling local production is seen as a key strategy for strengthening regional resilience. Nigeria and Ethiopia, two of Africa’s largest agricultural markets, are expected to benefit significantly from increased capacity.
Analysts say the project could stimulate new jobs, improve access to fertiliser for smallholder farmers, and reduce pressure on import-dependent supply chains. By expanding operations across two major economies, Dangote aims to position itself as a leading fertiliser supplier on the continent.
Industry experts also note that the expansion supports broader regional goals to modernize agriculture, increase export potential, and stabilise domestic markets affected by global price shocks. The success of the project will depend on timely execution, regulatory support, and the performance of engineering partners throughout the construction phase.
With contracts awarded and technical plans underway, the fertiliser expansion marks another milestone in Dangote’s industrial growth strategy. Stakeholders expect the project to play a critical role in improving food production and strengthening Africa’s long-term economic stability.