Minister of Defence, Abubakar reaffirms Tinubu’s efforts in restoring peace, economy in Nigeria 

By Yagana Ali, Yola.

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday, reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led administration in restoring peace and stabilization of the nation’s economy through Public Private Partnership.

He extolled the role of Public Private Partnership in the development of the Nigerian economy, adding that the role of the private sector was key to Nigeria’s development.

Abubakar however, urged Nigerians to continue supporting the government with prayers, while maintaining confidence in the security forces, whose unwavering dedication is crucial to sustaining these achievements.

The minister of defense, Abubakar made this known shortly after visiting the Dangote pavilion at the ongoing 2024 Kano international trade fair.

The Nations News Nigeria reports that the pavilion of the Dangote Group at the ongoing 2024 Kano International Trade Fair has become Mecca of a sort, attracting a torrent of customers excited to make inquiries and purchases as the year winds down.

The trade fair organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), with the themed “Non-Oil Export for Economic Prosperity,” aligns closely with Dangote Group’s vision of economic diversification.

A statement from the Branding and Corporate Communications Department of the Dangote Group said the Trade Fair, running from November 23 to December 7, 2024, has seen the Dangote pavilion actively engage visitors with designated help desks addressing inquiries.

It said: “Nigeria is a powerhouse for non-oil export, but only if it taps into its numerous resources and potentials.

At Dangote, we have demonstrated this with our huge investments in fertiliser, sugar, salt and cement products spread across several African countries.”

The company therefore urged participants to leverage on the opportunity to visit the company’s pavilion and take advantage of the various products on display which include: Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar and Dangote Salt and Dangote Fertiliser.

Meanwhile, the president of the Chamber, Alhaji Garba Imam commended the Dangote Group for its support and partnership, adding that the company has been consistent in its sponsorship of the annual event.  

Speaking to newsmen, the Director General of KACCIMA Alhaji Sabiu Umar Yola said: “The relationship between KACCIMA and Dangote has been very supportive and a great partnership.”

He said that the theme for this year’s trade fair was meant to encourage Nigerians to source for other commodities for export instead of crude oil.