Amid tech-driven production, Dangote Peugeot plant raises to 44,000 annual capacity
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.
