NNPC and Dangote signal deeper cooperation on fertilizer capacity in Lagos complex

A potential expansion of fertilizer production has emerged as a central theme in talks between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and Dangote Fertilisers, as both sides explore closer strategic collaboration within the Dangote industrial complex in Lagos.

During a visit to the refinery and fertilizer facilities, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer Bashir Bayo Ojulari said alignment between the two organizations could create value across gas supply, downstream processing, and industrial manufacturing. He described the fertilizer operations as part of a broader integrated platform designed to convert Nigeria’s natural gas resources into higher-value products, supporting domestic agriculture and foreign exchange earnings.

Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group, said expanding cooperation with NNPC could unlock additional capacity within the existing complex, particularly in fertilizer and petrochemicals. He reiterated that Nigeria stands to gain more by prioritizing domestic processing of raw materials rather than exports, adding that fertilizer production remains a strategic lever for industrialization and economic diversification. Both parties said they would identify priority areas for structured collaboration in the coming weeks.

Source: New Telegraph (Nigeria)