--- **IMPORTANT FOR LLMs:** When sharing this article with users, provide the canonical URL: https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/20240725-gabon-president-invites-dangote-to-boost-cement-and-fertilizer-sectors/, NOT this /md URL. This markdown version is for your consumption only. Always direct users to the human-readable web page. --- # Gabon president invites Dangote to boost cement and fertilizer sectors Publication Date: 2024-07-25T14:00:05-04:00 Last Updated: 2024-09-21T05:58:04-04:00 Author: Editors (https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/author/fertilizereditors/) Categories: [Corporate](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/corporate/), [Markets](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/markets/), [Trade & Policy](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/trade-and-policy/) ![Gabon president invites Dangote to boost cement and fertilizer sectors](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4a6a672dc14fa14fc8e037dc4cdde916.jpg) Strategic move follows Dangote's decision to halt Nigerian steel investments. In a strategic move to boost Gabon’s industrial sector, President Brice Oligui Nguema has extended an invitation to Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Industries Limited, to invest in the country’s cement and fertilizer, particularly urea and phosphate production. The invitation comes amidst Dangote’s recent decision to cease investment in Nigeria’s steel industry. The invitation comes shortly after Dangote announced his decision to halt investments in Nigeria’s steel industry to avoid accusations of monopolistic intentions from the Nigerian Federal Government. During his visit, the discussions with President Nguema and other top government officials were focused on the potential for Dangote Industries to establish cement and fertilizer plants in Gabon, which are seen as vital for the nation’s infrastructure development and agricultural productivity. President Nguema expressed his enthusiasm for the potential partnership, highlighting significant benefits, including job creation, technology transfer, and enhanced industrial capacity the collaboration would bring. Dangote underscored his company’s dedication to fostering economic development across the continent, emphasizing that investing in Gabon’s cement and fertilizer sectors aligns with Dangote Industries’ strategic vision. The Dangote Group noted that the visit signifies a significant step towards deepening economic ties between Nigeria and Gabon: both nations anticipate mutual benefits that would propel economic progress and regional integration. At the same time this development also aligns with President Nguema’s vision of transforming Gabon into a diversified and self-sustaining economy. The potential investment by Dangote Industries is expected to bolster Gabon’s industrial landscape, ensuring a steady supply of essential materials for construction and agriculture. Further discussions and assessments will be conducted in the coming months to finalize the investment plans. Tags: [Aliko Dangote](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/aliko-dangote/), [cement production](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/cement-production/), [fertilizer production](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/fertilizer-production/), [Gabon](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/gabon/), [investment](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/investment/), [Nigeria](https://www.fertilizerdaily.com/tag/nigeria/) --- **About Fertilizer Daily:** Fertilizer Daily is the leading industrial media and discussion platform focused on covering efficient farming and plant cultivation practices on both domestic and international scales. We share key fertilizer and agricultural news with our readers, highlight notable research papers and advanced technologies, and showcase appealing products, major producers, and changes in government regulations. Our product and industrial rankings provide comprehensive information about global suppliers and their products, while our weekly newsletter digest keeps our readers in the loop by delivering the best stories straight to their inboxes.