Dangote Group has announced significant strategic partnerships to expand its fertilizer operations in Nigeria and develop a new multi-billion-dollar fertilizer plant in Ethiopia. The expansion aims to triple Nigeria’s urea production from 3 million to 9 million metric tonnes annually by adding four new production trains to its existing Lagos complex. This will position Nigeria as a major fertilizer hub for Africa and beyond. Additionally, a $2.5 billion project in Gode, Ethiopia, will produce 3 million tonnes of urea annually, supporting regional food security and reducing Africa’s import dependence.
The group has partnered with leading global firms—Topsoe, Saipem, Thyssenkrupp/UFT, and Engineers India Limited—to ensure world-class technology and engineering standards. These collaborations will provide advanced ammonia, urea, and granulation technologies to support the new plants. The expansion is part of Dangote’s broader goal to enhance industrial capacity, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural value chains across Africa. Currently, Africa consumes less than 20% of the fertilizer needed for optimal crop yields, and Dangote’s efforts aim to reverse this trend, boost local production, and position Nigeria as a top global urea producer.
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