Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has unveiled a bold Vision 2030 strategy aimed at accelerating Africa’s industrialisation, boosting economic self-reliance, and nurturing the continent’s future workforce.
Group President Aliko Dangote said the plan is rooted in the company’s long-term commitment to strengthening Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its industries and build a sustainable future for its people.
Under the new roadmap, Dangote Cement is targeting a significant increase in production capacity to about 90 million tonnes by 2030, a move that would place 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.”
As part of Vision 2030, DIL aims to become a $100 billion enterprise by 2030 through sustained industrial expansion, cross-border investments, and deepening Africa’s independence in critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.
Dangote highlighted major expansion plans, including increasing the Group’s petroleum refinery capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, and expanding its fertiliser plant to 12 million metric tonnes per annum.
“Our cement business is also on track to reach 90 million tonnes by 2030 — which means producing 50 percent more than the entire cement output of Saudi Arabia,” he added.
The Vision 2030 strategy is a central component of DIL’s “Africa First” mission, which Dangote said reflects his belief that the continent’s future will be shaped by Africans who refuse to accept limitations.
“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.
In a further commitment to nurturing talent, Dangote confirmed that the Group has launched a ₦1 trillion ($600 million) education fund, announced in December 2025, to support the development of young Africans.
“Empowering the next generation is essential for building the Africa we envision. This fund is a major investment in the future of young Africans who will drive the continent’s transformation in the years to come,” he said.