Latest news on dangote fertilizer plant

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Dangote Fertilizer Plant:

Recent Developments:

  1. Commissioning of Phase 1: The Dangote Fertilizer Plant, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos, Nigeria, was officially commissioned on August 19, 2020. The plant has a production capacity of 1.4 million metric tons of urea per annum.
  2. Phase 2 Expansion: In October 2020, Dangote Industries Limited announced plans to expand the fertilizer plant's capacity by an additional 2.8 million metric tons per annum, taking the total capacity to 4.2 million metric tons per annum.
  3. Export of Fertilizers: The plant has started exporting fertilizers to countries in the West African region, including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal.
  4. Job Creation: The plant has created over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, and is expected to create more as the plant expands.
  5. Investment in Infrastructure: The plant has invested heavily in infrastructure, including a 10-kilometer rail line and a 10-kilometer road, to facilitate the transportation of raw materials and finished products.

Recent News Articles:

  1. The Guardian Nigeria: "Dangote Fertilizer Plant: A Game-Changer for Nigeria's Agriculture" (October 2020)
  2. This Day Live: "Dangote Fertilizer Plant to Create 10,000 Jobs" (September 2020)
  3. Premium Times: "Dangote Fertilizer Plant Begins Export of Urea to West African Countries" (November 2020)
  4. BusinessDay Nigeria: "Dangote Fertilizer Plant: A Boost for Nigeria's Economy" (August 2020)
  5. Nigerian Tribune: "Dangote Fertilizer Plant: A Game-Changer for Nigeria's Agricultural Sector" (October 2020)

Key Statistics:

  1. Capacity: 1.4 million metric tons of urea per annum (Phase 1), with plans to expand to 4.2 million metric tons per annum (Phase 2)
  2. Investment: Over $1 billion invested in the plant
  3. Employment: Over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs created
  4. Export: Fertilizers exported to countries in the West African region
  5. Infrastructure: 10-kilometer rail line and 10-kilometer road invested in

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news articles and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.