Buy Made-in-Nigeria Products to Build Our Economy, Dangote Urges!

Buy Made-in-Nigeria Products to Build Our Economy, Dangote Urges

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to prioritise the purchase of locally made products in order to boost the nation’s economy, generate employment, and reduce dependence on imports.

What We Know:

• Dangote made the appeal during a keynote speech at the “Nigeria Industrial Growth Summit” held in Lagos on October 17, 2025.
• He emphasised that patronising Nigerian-made goods strengthens the naira, promotes industrialisation, and enhances self-sufficiency.
• Citing the success of Dangote Cement and the newly commissioned Dangote Refinery, he said local industries have the capacity to meet national demand.

Quote:

“We cannot grow our economy if we abandon our own products. Every time we choose foreign goods, we export jobs and import poverty.” — Aliko Dangote

Why It Matters:

• Nigeria faces ongoing challenges including inflation, high import bills, and rising unemployment.
• Supporting local manufacturing reduces the pressure on foreign exchange reserves and encourages entrepreneurial growth.
• Economic experts agree that domestic consumption is key to sustaining national industrial output.

Citations:

1. Dangote Group Press Brief – Oct. 2025
2. BusinessDay – “Buy Nigerian to Grow Naira – Dangote”
3. Channels TV – “Dangote Urges Support for Homegrown Products”
4. NIPC – “Dangote Advocates Local Patronage for Economic Growth”

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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