Dangotes worlds biggest fertiliser plant begins commercial production in may
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Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian billionaire businessman, has announced that his company, Dangote Fertiliser Limited, has started commercial production at its world-class fertiliser plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, Nigeria.
According to reports, the plant has a production capacity of 3.6 million metric tonnes of urea per annum, making it one of the largest single-train fertiliser plants in the world. The plant is expected to begin commercial production in May 2022, with the first shipment of fertiliser expected to be exported to the international market.
This development is significant for several reasons:
- Boost to Nigeria's economy: The plant is expected to generate significant revenue for the country, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.
- Food security: The fertiliser produced by the plant will help increase crop yields, improving food security and reducing the country's reliance on imported fertilisers.
- Regional impact: The plant's production capacity will also benefit other countries in the West African region, which are expected to benefit from the fertiliser exports.
- Dangote's expansion plans: This project is part of Dangote's broader expansion plans in the fertiliser industry, with plans to build more plants in other countries, including Senegal, Morocco, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Overall, the start of commercial production at Dangote's fertiliser plant is a significant milestone for the company, Nigeria, and the region, and is expected to have a positive impact on the economy and food security.