Dangote Fertiliser Expansion to triple Nigeria’s urea output and launch $2.5bn plant in Ethiopia, strengthening Africa’s food security.

The Dangote Group announced on Thursday a major series of technical partnerships to expand its fertiliser operations in Nigeria and develop a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Ethiopia, aiming to triple Nigeria’s urea production from three million to nine million metric tonnes annually.

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Coordinated expansion of the existing two-train fertiliser complex in Lagos will see four additional production trains added, meeting rising demand from local farmers, agro-dealers, and international off-takers.

The initiative comes shortly after Dangote selected US-based Honeywell as a strategic partner to double oil production capacity by 2028.

“Through these strategic partnerships, Dangote Group will significantly strengthen regional food security, enhance agricultural productivity, and deepen Africa’s position in the global fertiliser market,” the conglomerate said in a statement.

Beyond Nigeria, work has commenced on a three-million-metric-tonne urea plant in Gode, Ethiopia.

The project is designed to reduce Africa’s import dependence, increase resilience against global price shocks, and support sustainable food production across the continent.

The expansion involves collaboration with four global engineering and technology leaders.

Danish firm Topsoe will provide ammonia technology licensing and process design for six ammonia plants. Italian company Saipem will supply design packages for urea melt units in all six facilities.

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp/UFT division will deliver granulation technology for premium-grade urea production, while Engineers India Limited will act as project management consultant for the four new Nigerian fertiliser trains.

“These partnerships reflect Dangote Group’s commitment to delivering world-class industrial assets, generating employment, supporting agricultural value chains, and contributing to sustainable economic growth in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and across Africa,” the statement added.

Africa currently consumes less than 20 per cent of the fertiliser needed for optimal crop yields due to insufficient production, high prices, and supply chain disruptions.

The Dangote Fertiliser facility, Africa’s largest, has already exported to Brazil, Mexico, and key West African markets.

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With the planned expansion, Nigeria is set to become one of the top global urea producers, bolstering food production capacity at a time when climate pressures and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global agricultural supply chains.