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Saudi envoy, Dangote meet to strengthen economic cooperation

He said the meeting underscored the evolving economic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.

• April 25, 2026
Aliko Dangote
Aliko Dangote

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, have met to strengthen cooperation across key sectors of the economy. 

Mr Al-Balawi received Mr Dangote at his residence in Abuja on Friday.

The envoy said the engagement reflected the growing momentum in Saudi–Nigerian economic relations and the shared commitment of both sides to deepen cooperation across key sectors, including energy, industry, and infrastructure.

He said the meeting underscored the strong and evolving economic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, with discussions focusing on a range of investment opportunities of mutual interest.

According to him, particular attention was given to the outcomes of Mr Dangote’s recent visit to the Kingdom, the promising opportunities available to the Dangote Group in Saudi Arabia, and the opportunities offered by the Group’s companies to Saudi investors.

The envoy also hosted a dinner in honour of Dangote and presented him with a commemorative gift to mark his visit. 

(NAN)

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