NASCON Unveils Three New Dangote Seasoning Products at 40th Lagos International Trade Fair
Product launch underscores commitment to local manufacturing, innovation and expansion of Nigeria’s consumer goods industry.
LAGOS, November 12, 2026
NASCON Allied Industries Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, has unveiled three new Dangote seasoning products at the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), reinforcing its commitment to product innovation, local manufacturing and the expansion of Nigeria’s consumer goods market.
The newly introduced products, Dangote Classic, Dangote Beef Seasoning and Dangote Chicken Seasoning, were unveiled by the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Aderemi Saka, during the Dangote Group Special Day at the trade fair.
Speaking at the unveiling, Saka described the product launch as a significant milestone in the company’s strategic drive to become a more diversified food manufacturing business.
She explained that NASCON, widely recognised for its salt refining operations, ventured into the seasoning market in 2014 in response to evolving consumer preferences and the need to diversify beyond its traditional product offerings.
According to her, the latest additions reflect the company’s commitment to continuous innovation, improved product quality and the development of seasoning solutions that meet the cooking needs of Nigerian households.
She reaffirmed NASCON’s determination to expand its product portfolio while delivering quality, convenience and value to consumers across the country.
Dangote Group Reaffirms Commitment to Industrialisation
Also speaking at the event, the Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Mrs Fatima Aliko-Dangote, highlighted the critical role of manufacturing in driving sustainable economic growth, creating employment opportunities, developing technical skills and transforming locally available raw materials into higher-value products.
She noted that these considerations informed the Dangote Group’s transition from trading to manufacturing and its sustained investments across strategic sectors of the African economy.
Aliko-Dangote disclosed that Dangote Cement currently has an installed production capacity of approximately 55 million tonnes annually across Africa, while investments in petroleum refining, fertiliser and other industries continue to support domestic production and reduce dependence on imports.
She further outlined the Group’s Vision 2030 expansion plans, which include increasing the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, expanding fertiliser production capacity to 12 million metric tonnes and growing polypropylene production to support industries such as packaging, textiles, automotive, medical and construction.
LCCI Calls for Improved Manufacturing Environment
Earlier, the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr Leye Kupoluyi, described Dangote Industries Limited as a notable example of private-sector investment and industrial development in Nigeria.
He observed that investments across cement, fertiliser, petroleum refining and consumer goods demonstrate the capacity of indigenous businesses to strengthen the country’s productive base, stimulate economic activities and reduce dependence on imported products.
However, Kupoluyi called on the Federal Government to address persistent challenges confronting manufacturers, particularly unreliable electricity supply, high transportation and logistics costs, and unpredictable fiscal policies.
He stressed that resolving these structural constraints would reduce the cost of doing business, improve industrial competitiveness and create a more enabling environment for private-sector investment and manufacturing expansion.
Trade Fair Provides Platform for Product Innovation and Market Expansion
The newly launched seasoning products were also showcased at the Dangote exhibition stand, where visitors had the opportunity to view and sample the products during the trade fair.
The unveiling further demonstrates the importance of trade exhibitions such as the Lagos International Trade Fair in providing platforms for businesses to introduce new products, engage consumers, explore partnerships and expand their market presence.
For Nigeria’s consumer goods industry, continued investments in product development and local manufacturing remain essential to strengthening domestic production, creating employment, deepening industrial capacity and enhancing the competitiveness of locally manufactured products.
As the 40th Lagos International Trade Fair brings businesses, investors and other stakeholders together, NASCON’s latest product introduction highlights the growing role of indigenous manufacturers in driving innovation and supporting Nigeria’s industrial development.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
