President Samia Suluhu Hassan has held high-level talks with Dangote Group Chairman and Chief Executive, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, at State House in Dar es Salaam, focusing on new strategic investment opportunities aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s industrial and economic growth.
The discussions highlighted the growing interest of the Dangote Group, one of Africa’s leading industrial conglomerates, in expanding its investment footprint in Tanzania across key productive sectors that are expected to enhance value addition, create employment opportunities, and boost regional trade integration.
Speaking during the meeting, Aliko Dangote said Tanzania offers a stable and competitive investment environment with significant potential for large-scale industrial development.
He noted that the group is exploring opportunities in transport infrastructure, domestic fertilizer production, and energy-related investments, all of which are considered critical for supporting agricultural productivity and industrial expansion.
He added that Tanzania’s rich natural resources and strategic location in East Africa position it as a strong hub for industries focused on processing raw materials for both domestic and regional markets.
According to him, the planned investments aim to strengthen value chains, improve efficiency, and enhance economic linkages across the region.
“We have identified areas that can deliver significant value for Tanzania, and we are ready to work together to develop them for mutual benefit,” Dangote said.
For her part, President Samia Suluhu Hassan welcomed the continued interest from the Dangote Group and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a conducive environment for private sector investment.
She directed relevant ministries and government agencies to engage in technical discussions on the identified areas to ensure alignment with national policies, legal frameworks, and long-term development priorities.
President Samia emphasized that partnerships with the private sector remain central to Tanzania’s development agenda, particularly in mobilising productive investment, advancing industrialisation, promoting technology transfer, and creating employment opportunities for citizens.
The discussions also reflect Tanzania’s broader strategy to attract major global investors into priority sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure.
The government continues to position the country as a regional investment hub through ongoing reforms aimed at improving the business climate and enhancing service delivery efficiency.
The meeting is expected to pave the way for further technical engagements between the two sides to define concrete investment projects and implementation frameworks that will support Tanzania’s economic transformation agenda.
