Dangote Expands Ethiopia Fertiliser Project to $4bn After Meeting With Abiy Ahmed
Dangote announced an increase in investment from $2.5 billion to over $4 billion, reflecting expanded scope, including a 110km pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility, and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant.
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, received a hero’s welcome in Gode, Ethiopia, during a visit linked to his group’s major fertiliser plant project in the country.
Dangote was hosted by Abiy Ahmed, with both leaders touring the construction site of the proposed fertiliser facility on Sunday.
Ethiopia signed a shareholders’ agreement with Dangote Group in August last year for the establishment of a urea fertiliser plant with an annual production capacity of three million metric tonnes.
Construction of the project was officially launched in October 2025. The joint venture structure gives Dangote Group a 60 per cent stake, while Ethiopian Investment Holdings holds the remaining 40 per cent.
During the visit, Dangote announced that the project’s total investment had increased from $2.5 billion to more than $4 billion, reflecting a broader project scope.
According to a statement from Dangote Group, the expanded investment will now include a 110-kilometre pipeline, a 120MW power plant, a polypropylene packaging facility and a two-million-tonne NPK blending plant.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the fertiliser project as a critical part of Ethiopia’s national development strategy, highlighting its importance to agriculture, industrialisation and economic independence.
“This initiative represents far more than infrastructure. It is a strategic investment in Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, food security, industrial growth, and economic self-reliance,” Abiy said in a statement.
He added that the project would significantly strengthen local production capacity, reduce dependence on imported fertiliser, support millions of farmers and create employment and investment opportunities across the country.
Reflecting on the site inspection, Abiy said he was encouraged by the pace of work already underway.
“This morning, together with Aliko Dangote, I visited the project site in Gode to assess the progress achieved so far. I am encouraged by the steady momentum across the project area.
“Construction activities are advancing as planned across multiple sections of the site, reflecting the strong commitment and collaboration driving this important national project forward,” he stated.
Dangote Group said the investment underscores the company’s continued commitment to advancing industrial development and large-scale infrastructure projects across Africa.
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Edited By Egwu patience Nnennaya
