By Ayomide Otitoju
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has unveiled an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy designed to accelerate Africa’s industrialisation, deepen economic self-sufficiency, and empower the continent’s next generation.
President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, said the company’s long-term vision is anchored on strengthening Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people in a sustainable manner.
Outlining the Group’s expansion roadmap, Dangote disclosed that Dangote Cement plans to scale up its production capacity to about 90 million tonnes by 2030, a move he said would rank the company among the world’s most competitive cement producers.
“Our ambition goes far beyond building factories,” Dangote said. “We are building the structures that will enable Africa to feed itself, power its industries, and equip its people for long-term prosperity.”
He explained that under the Vision 2030 framework, DIL aims to transform into a $100 billion enterprise by the end of the decade through sustained industrial expansion, cross-border investments, and the strengthening of Africa’s independence in critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Dangote further revealed plans to expand the Group’s petroleum refinery from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, alongside increasing the fertiliser plant’s capacity to 12 million metric tonnes per annum. He added that the cement business is on track to reach 90 million tonnes by 2030, representing output that would exceed 50 per cent of Saudi Arabia’s total cement production.
According to him, Vision 2030 is central to the Group’s “Africa First” philosophy. “This vision is borne out of my firm belief that Africa’s future will be built by Africans who refuse to accept limits — people who dream big, work hard, and never stop believing in what is possible,” he said.
Reaffirming the Group’s commitment to human capital development, Dangote recalled the announcement of a ₦1 trillion ($600 million) education fund in December 2025, describing it as a major investment in Africa’s future.
“Empowering the next generation is essential for building the Africa we envision. This fund is designed to support young Africans who will drive the continent’s transformation in the years ahead,” he added.
