Dangote Sinotruk Targets 60% Local Content With New Plant

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, highlighted plans to increase local content in vehicles up to 60% through Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL). At the commissioning of DSWAL’s CKD plant in Lagos, attended by dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dangote emphasized backward integration to reduce imports. He expressed optimism about leveraging Ajaokuta Steel Company’s operations to enhance local manufacturing capacity, aiming to achieve self-sufficiency and serve West Africa. Source: Daily Trust

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s commitment to increasing local content in vehicle manufacturing through Dangote Sinotruk West Africa Ltd (DSWAL) holds significant implications for Africa’s agri-food business. By enhancing local production of trucks and trailers with up to 60% local content, Dangote aims to reduce imports and boost domestic manufacturing capabilities. This initiative can positively impact the agri-food value chain by improving logistics and transportation efficiency. Increased availability of locally produced trucks and trailers could lower distribution costs for agricultural products, benefiting farmers and consumers alike. Moreover, Dangote’s integration of Ajaokuta Steel Company’s output into manufacturing processes further supports industrial growth and local employment opportunities.