Dangote Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (DPAN) has ramped up its production capacity to 44,000 vehicles annually, thanks to the integration of advanced technology in its assembly processes. Leveraging cutting-edge systems, the plant now produces up to 120 vehicles daily, boosting local manufacturing and reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported cars.
Popular Peugeot models such as the Landtrek pickup, 3008, 5008, and 508 GT are now being locally produced, reducing Nigeria’s dependency on imported vehicles while offering high-quality, competitively priced options.
Speaking during the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Fatima Wali Abdurrahman, Senior Advisor to the President of Dangote Group, revealed that the company’s ongoing digitization efforts have revolutionized its operations, particularly in the cement sector.
“By assembling globally renowned Peugeot models, DPAN is helping to foster trade, promote local manufacturing, and drive Nigeria’s journey towards industrial self-sufficiency,” Abdurrahman said.
Themed “Promoting Efficiency in Manufacturing, Trade, and Agriculture through Digital Transformation”, this year’s Kaduna Trade Fair provided a platform for Dangote Group to showcase its extensive adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Abdurrahman highlighted the conglomerate’s sustained digitization efforts, noting that the introduction of smart and automated systems has revolutionized operations across Dangote’s industries.
“We have since digitized our manufacturing and sales processes, particularly in our cement plants, where tasks that once took days now take minutes.
“This integration of advanced technology spans all our sectors—cement, sugar, salt, fertilizer, petrochemicals, agriculture, and now automobiles—positioning us as leaders in every industry we operate”, she said.
Abdurrahman also pointed to the company’s digital ordering platform, the DMS Application, which has enhanced customer experience.
“The DMS App, available on Android and iOS, allows our registered customers in the cement, sugar, and salt sectors to access our products anytime, anywhere,” she added, highlighting Dangote’s customer-centric approach.
The Dangote Group’s influence on Nigeria’s economy was widely acknowledged at the trade fair.
Ishaya Idi, President of the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KADCCIMA), praised the company’s role in job creation and economic growth.
“The 46th Kaduna Trade Fair has strengthened the partnership between KADCCIMA and Dangote Group, a company that continues to be a driving force in Nigeria’s industrial landscape,” Idi noted.
The Federal Government also commended Dangote Group for its contributions to national development.
Representing President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, Acting Permanent Secretary Dr. Dafang Sale lauded the company’s investments.
“Dangote Group’s commitment to innovation and industrialization is critical to Nigeria’s economic growth. We appreciate the remarkable work they are doing,” Sale said.
Usman Saulawa, Director General of KADCCIMA, further emphasized Dangote’s impact on both local and global economies.
“The Dangote Group has made a significant contribution to Kaduna State’s business community and continues to play a vital role in Nigeria’s broader economic development,” Saulawa stated,
noted that the unique collaboration between the Kaduna State Government, Dangote Group, and other stakeholders as a highlight of the fair.
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