NASCON Allied Industries Plc has introduced three new seasoning products as part of efforts to expand its food business and offer Nigerian consumers more choices.
The products, Dangote Classic, Dangote Beef Seasoning and Dangote Chicken Seasoning, were unveiled at the 2026 Lagos International Trade Fair during the Dangote Group Special Day. The launch was led by NASCON Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Aderemi Saka, alongside officials of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).
Speaking at the event, Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations at Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko-Dangote, said the trade fair provided an opportunity for businesses to showcase new products, build partnerships and explore opportunities for growth.
She noted that the fair’s theme, “Trade, Growth and Global Connection,” reflected the importance of trade in connecting businesses and economies. According to her, lasting economic growth depends on a strong production base, as manufacturing creates jobs, develops skills and adds value to locally available resources.
Fatima said this belief had shaped the Dangote Group’s shift from trading to manufacturing and continued to guide its investments across different sectors. She cited Dangote Cement’s installed capacity of about 55 million tonnes annually across Africa, as well as the Group’s investments in refining, fertiliser and other industries, as part of efforts to strengthen local production and reduce dependence on imports.
She also highlighted ongoing projects in Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Namibia, including a $140 million tank farm near Walvis Bay, which is expected to support Namibia’s role as an Atlantic energy gateway.
Under its Vision 2030 agenda, the Group plans to increase the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, raise fertiliser production capacity to 12 million metric tonnes and expand polypropylene production for use in industries such as packaging, textiles, automotive, medical and construction.
For NASCON, the seasoning launch marks another step in its effort to grow beyond its traditional salt business. Saka said the company, popularly known as Dangote Salt, had spent more than 50 years refining salt and building a presence in Nigerian households.
She explained that NASCON entered the seasoning market in 2014 as consumer preferences evolved and the company sought to diversify its product range.
Saka said the reintroduction of Dangote Classic, alongside the new beef and chicken variants, was aimed at giving consumers more options while maintaining the quality expected of the brand. She added that NASCON would continue to develop products that make everyday cooking more enjoyable and offer value to households.
She also described the Lagos International Trade Fair as an opportunity for the company to interact with consumers, distributors and business partners. Visitors to the Dangote exhibition stand were invited to sample the newly introduced seasonings.
Earlier, LCCI President and Chairman of Council, Leye Kupoluyi, described Dangote Industries as an example of large-scale private investment in Nigeria, pointing to its activities in cement, fertiliser, petroleum refining and consumer goods.
Kupoluyi said Nigeria needed to build on recent economic progress by strengthening domestic production and creating an environment where manufacturers could compete more effectively. He identified the Dangote refinery and other major industrial investments as examples of how private-sector initiatives could help reduce import dependence.
However, he urged the government to address challenges that continue to affect manufacturers, particularly unreliable electricity, high transportation and logistics costs, and uncertainty around fiscal policies.
He said resolving these issues would lower the cost of doing business, improve the competitiveness of Nigerian products and encourage more investment in local manufacturing.
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