By Bisola Adeyemo
Dangote Fertilizer is ready to train some farmers in the South-East geopolitical zone on better ways to farm and obtain bumper yields.
This is as the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) have commended President/CE of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote for his contributions to the Nigerian economy.
A representative of Dangote Fertilizer, Mr. Ekene Obiefuna, in his presentation at the 2021 Enugu International Trade Fair said that with the training on the best ways of applying fertilizer, farming will become very lucrative and attract more people to embrace it as a means of livelihood.
He explained that the fertilizer company which has commenced operations has the capacity to meet and exceed the domestic demand for fertilizer across the country.
According to Obiefuna, “Farmers
in the country especially in the South East are to benefit immensely from the company as there will be soil tests to determine the appropriate fertilizer type and quantity to be applied as to produce a bumper harvest.”
In his welcome address, President of Council, ECCIMA, Mr Emeka Nwandu said,
“The entrepreneur had through his company, Dangote Group, added a lot of value to the nation’s economy, operating in almost every sector of the economy, daily times reports
Nwandu represented by a council member Mr Nonye Osakwe, further said, “The company had shown “great level and a high degree of vision, creative thinking, research, innovation, doggedness, handwork and industry.”
“Today, Dangote business and entrepreneurship indulgence has spread to many parts of African continent, employing thousands of people across the world of which not less than 85 per cent are Nigerians.
“As we look forward to Dangote
Refinery coming on stream, we believe it will go a long way in addressing the challenges and problems associated with the availability and cost of refined petroleum products in Nigeria.
“I do not doubt that in the years to come, Dangote Group will become not just a big industrial player in Nigeria and Africa, but also the entire globe, deepening the creation of wealth and employment generation”, he added.
The ECCIMA President also assured that the council would continue to partner with the industry to be endearing as well as grow from strength to strength.
Representative of Dangote Industries Limited, Bankole George, in his remarks, promised to maintain the partnership with ECCIMA to stimulate economic activities in the South East.
Bankole described the Enugu Trade Fair as an avenue for the company to connect with their numerous customers in the South East.
