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Dangote Group, Kaduna Chamber, drive local content agenda at 2026 Trade Fair with 10,000 participants
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Dangote Industries Limited and the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) are in strategic partnership to promote local manufacturing in the 47th Trade Fair which is expected to be declared open on February 6, 2026 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the Dangote Group is sponsoring the fair with the theme: From Reforms to Results: Economic Transformation through Sustained Local Content Development.
The fair, according to KADCCIMA, is expected to attract over ten thousand participants.
Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna, President of KADCCIMA, Alhaji Farouk Suleiman said: “Our relationship with Dangote Group is one of strategic partnership built on shared values, industrial growth, local content development and economic transformation.”
According to KADCCIMA, “Dangote Group has consistently demonstrated belief in Northern Nigeria’s economic potential, and KADCCIMA sees the company not just as a sponsor, but as development partner.”
He said the 2026 edition of the fair will focus on business matchmaking between Business to Business(B2B) and Business to Government(B2G), local manufacturing and value addition, investment facilitation, SMES financing, market access, and strategic partnerships with companies like the Dangote Group.
KADCCIMA President said this year’s fair is designed as an economic catalyst to increase trade and commerce, as well as attract investors.
Other areas of focus, he said, include: import substitution through local production, promotion of Made-in-Nigeria goods and stronger private sector-led growth.
He described the Dangote Group as a cornerstone partner in Nigeria’s industrial journey.
“We invite Dangote Group to continue leading from the front, not only as a sponsor, but as mentor, investor and catalyst for small businesses.”
Speaking, Regional Director and Senior Special Adviser to the President of the Dangote Group, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, said aside being a sponsor, the conglomerate is a believer in local content development.
She said: “Dangote Group’s commitment to local manufacturing has been demonstrated through its various investments in sugar, cement and petrochemicals, which has contributed to providing jobs and supporting government revenue profile to taxation.”
Mrs. Wali-Abdurrahman said: “The Dangote Group has remained a leading example of how sustained local content investment can transform economies. Through strategic investments in cement production, agriculture, petrochemicals, fertilizer, and petroleum refining, the Group has demonstrated the power of local capacity development.”
A statement signed by the Group Chief Corporate Communication Officer of the company, Anthony Chiejina, said as part of its strategies to boost market share and deepen customers’ loyalty, Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), and other companies under the Group are set to headline the Kaduna Trade Fair with an array of products and innovations.
The statement noted that Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, NASCON Allied Industries (Dangote Salt), Dangote-Sinotruk, Dangote Peugeot Automobile, and Dangote Fertiliser will participate in the fair, with each business unit set to establish helpdesks to respond to inquiries from prospective customers.
“NASCON is showcasing its full range of products, including salt packs, seasonings, and stew mix, at the trade fair. The salt packs, designed to further strengthen customer appeal, are available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg sizes. The packaging is intended to enhance accessibility and affordability for consumers and other end users. NASCON will also provide an engaging and rewarding experience for visitors to its stand at the Dangote Pavilion,” the statement said.
It added that Dangote Sugar Refinery will present its complete range of products at the fair, with its sales and marketing team available to customers as well as prospective distributors.
“Dangote Cement, a regular participant in the fair, will operate a dedicated desk at the Dangote Group Pavilion. Customers and users of Dangote cement products are encouraged to visit the help desk throughout the fair for product-related inquiries,” the statement noted.
The statement further explained that customers interested in becoming distributors of products from Dangote Group subsidiaries will have the opportunity to receive detailed guidance from company representatives, who will be available to provide information on the requirements and procedures for distributorship.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The National President of the Government Arabic Teachers College Gwale Old Students Association (GATCOSA), Professor Kabiru Isa Dandago, is dead.
KANO FOCUS reports that Prof. Dandago, a renowned Professor of Accountancy at Bayero University Kano, died on Wednesday evening. His passing has thrown the academic community and associates into mourning.
In a message shared on GATCOSA’s WhatsApp platform, a Director at the Kano State Ministry of Higher Education, Alhaji Nura Dandago, announced that the funeral prayer for the late professor would be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at his residence in Rijiyar Zaki Quarters, Kano.
Until his death, Prof. Dandago served as the National President of GATCOSA and was widely respected for his contributions to education and public service. He previously served as Commissioner for Finance in Kano State during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Just last Saturday, the late academic presented a paper on economic challenges in Northern Nigeria at a Ramadan Lecture organised by the Islamic Forum of Nigeria, where he spoke passionately about strategies for economic reform and regional development.
Colleagues and admirers described Prof. Dandago as a dedicated scholar and public servant who was deeply committed to building a prosperous and self-reliant nation. His death marks the end of a distinguished career in academia and public service.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The basketball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has emerged champions of the Northwest 3×3 Basketball Championship hosted by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.
KANO FOCUS reports that the victorious team presented the championship trophy to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Haruna Musa, following their impressive performance at the tournament, which featured six universities from across Northern Nigeria.
BUK went unbeaten throughout the competition, winning all six matches and sealing the title with a thrilling 20–18 victory over the host institution, ABU Zaria, in the final.
In the group stage, BUK recorded a 10–0 win against Northwest University, Kano, and defeated the Air Force Institute of Technology 33–20. The team also edged the Federal University of Education, Kano, 11–9, before securing another dominant 10–0 victory over the Federal University of Transportation, Daura. They capped their remarkable run with the narrow 20–18 triumph in the final.
The victory marks BUK’s second championship title in the history of the competition, reinforcing the university’s growing reputation in collegiate sports.
Receiving the team, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the athletes for bringing pride to the institution and urged them to sustain and surpass their current achievements. He reaffirmed the management’s commitment to strengthening sports development in the university and pledged continued institutional and individual support for the players’ sporting careers.
The presentation ceremony concluded with the formal handover of the trophy and cash rewards to the athletes in recognition of their discipline, teamwork and excellence.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Kano State on Tuesday rolled out the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KN-SEMSAS) as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and improve access to timely healthcare across the state.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, commended the governor for procuring 20 ambulances for the programme, describing the initiative as a strategic step to align the state with ongoing national emergency health interventions. He noted that a formal inauguration of the scheme would be held at a later date.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf
Dr. Yusuf said the ambulances would play a critical role in transporting pregnant women to hospitals during labour, thereby reducing maternal and infant mortality. He added that any patient conveyed to a hospital through the scheme would have their transportation costs covered by the government.
He also called on members of the Guild of Medical Directors to support the initiative by procuring additional ambulances to complement government efforts.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf inspecting the ambulances
According to the commissioner, the vehicles are expected to respond to distress calls within the shortest possible time, ensuring prompt medical attention for residents in need.
Dr. Yusuf further stated that KN-SEMSAS would provide free, coordinated pre-hospital and emergency care services statewide. He described the establishment of the system as a major milestone in strengthening emergency medical response, reducing preventable deaths, and improving access to life-saving care for the people of Kano State.
The event was attended by the Director-General of the Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency, Pharmacist Ghali Sule; the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar; and the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Mahmoud Adamu Abbas.
Group Picture
Goodwill messages were presented by representatives of various stakeholders, including the Lafiya Project, the Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM), and the Kano State Fire Service, among others.
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