Dangote Noodles Refreshes the Market

• Unprecedented investment of  new factory, distribution fleet

Lagos, Thursday, October, 22, 2009: Dangote Noodles was formally launched into the nation’s fast moving consumer goods market today, at a milestone event sure to go into the history books.

Nigerians have come to love eating noodles; as snack and as full meals. Dangote noodles, the latest product from the stables of the eponymous group, is set to rejuvenate the Nigerian noodles market, say pundits who have tasted and tested the new product in their kitchens and food laboratories. 

The local economy of Ikorodu town is also poised to witness a boom, as the Dangote Noodles factory is located in this historic and coastal suburb of Lagos State, home to millions of Nigerians many of whom make the daily commute to downtown and main town Lagos for their daily bread.
“This noodles production factory is a multi-million naira investment. Permit me to say that soon, we will be feeding the whole of West Africa from this world class facility,” Alhaji Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group said.
Beyond the introduction of the new noodles product into the mainstream markets across the country, the Dangote Group also used the opportunity of the launch event, to showcase its multi-million naira, ultra modern factory in Ikorodu, in Lagos; and to also – wait for it – unleash over 100 distribution vans onto the roads.

“The fleet of vans is an additional effort on our part to support and help galvanize the distribution and delivery of our noodles product to Nigerians all over the country. This is a huge and perhaps first-of-its-kind investment by our Business in the annals of food manufacturing in Nigeria, and perhaps, on the continent,” Alhaji Dangote further remarked, emphasizing the point that his businesses were totally committed to the social, cultural and economic well being of the Nigerian environment.

Already endorsed by the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Dangote noodles product exists in a variety of consumable forms, and comes loaded with natural chicken extract, vitamins and micronutrients. 
Also briefing stakeholders and the media at the epoch making event, Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, said that the Dangote Group was “fully committed to strict quality control systems and procedures” which she said has resulted in an enduring cordial relationship between the business and its numerous customers across the country.
Mr Rohit Chaudry, managing director of Dangote Flour, which manages the noodles factory, noted that “the Dangote noodles plant operates to the highest levels of hygiene and efficiency with strict adherence to excellent manufacturing and laboratory practices to ensure consistency of product quality.”

“With this wholesome, natural Dangote noodles meal, the positive perception of the Dangote brand will be further enhanced, as it showcases our continued commitment to the needs of the market,” Mr Chaudry said.

Keen watchers of the nation’s food industry acknowledge the importance of supporting a new product line with appropriate distribution infrastructure. “No company has launched so many vehicles all at once,” said Dr Theo Nwachukwu, a Lagos-based transport economist. “This is a great initiative and only a visionary mind like Aliko Dangote can think and act like this.”

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ok!

Dangote is going broke, first he tries to marry Yaradua's daughter to resurrect his falling business, now he's trying a new product, wow, what a thief!!

;d

you guys are so myopic.
i have my dislikes, but i must say God bless him.
if more of our rich people invested in Nigeria or run manufacturing businesses, more people will be employed.
think of the jobs that this single business will create and support indirectly.

let me break it down.

1. the factory will need workers.
2. the facility will be maintained. (job for the maintenance company, so they can pay salaries)
3. the distribution process will need drivers etc.
4. independent distributors will employ people.
5.traders and store owners will sell the product and make money to support their families.
6. the fleet of vehicles will need maintenance and parts. that will definitely feed someone.

etc.

If our governors steal and open factories, unemployment will be very low.

Dangote can just keep his money abroad in fixed deposit and feed off the interest. but he is risking it in our economy and creating jobs in the process.

We should thank him.

Thank him for stealing your money------ more greases to your elbow.

POSAKOSA1:

DANGOTE is a thieving bastard. I don't think that anyone should buy his goods.

POSAKOSA1:

Thank him for stealing your money------ more greases to your elbow.

muffins:

Dangote is going broke, first he tries to marry Yaradua's daughter to resurrect his falling business, now he's trying a new product, wow, what a thief!!

Silly comments from silly people the height of foolishness.

lagosbloga:

Silly comments from silly people the height of foolishness.

No better way to say it my brother

dannywest:

No better way to say it my brother

lagosbloga:

Silly comments from silly people the height of foolishness.

no YOU are silly. Having one person become responsible for workforce development and growth in a country of 140 mil + people is MADNESS. Letting ONE man monopolize important parts of the economy is MADNESS. But hey you wouldn't understand though, your brain is stuck in ROT. 

You guys should not insult the man for his good initiatives and noble deeds. He is Nigeria's greatest industrialist as far as am concerned and some of us have one way or the other benefited from his products/investments.

naijacutee:

Did you try to offer the services he is offering, and he stopped you?

Pls use ur brain when speaking with me.

naijacutee:

Yes, Mr. Smart Guy. Why are you here, crying about one person being responsible for the "workforce development" of 140 million people? Is that a sensible statement at all? Is Dangote the only business in Nigeria? The man spotted a gap in the market, and he positioned himself appropriately to optimise the opportunity that was presented to him. If you're not happy with his attained position in the market, then maybe it's time you came up with your own strategy. If not, then don't complain. _{All some Nigerians know how to do is talk talk talk and no action. Analyse politics, analyse football, analyse business, analyse 419. . . and yet do nothing. *Hiss*}

You make me laugh. Someone who has monopolized almost all of the market----your stupidity knows no bounds. and YOU what exactly have you done ?

How can the average Nigeria affect change if capitalism is NOT a fair game ? Unfeathered capitalism is fair then we shall see how Dangote can survive but oligarchy is how he has come about his wealth.

What is it with you Posakosa, why are you throwing tantrums over this issue? You are not helping the nation by just being a spectator; you can also look for an opportunity to maximize/monopolize like Dangote. Mind you, it takes great insight to do just that.

^^^^ why have you come here to exhibit ur stupidity ? I don't know what exactly is good about monopoly.

naijacutee:

You call me stupid, I say thank you to that. I'm not the one with a chip on my shoulder in the corner of a hot, smelly cyber cafe crying and throwing tantrums over someone who is working his way up Forbes 100 list.

I laugh in Japanese----- Dangote is a thief and he will be pulled down in due time.

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=345267.msg4831844#msg4831844

You know what? YOU ARE A SADIST! People like you never move forward cos you keep nagging and tearing at other people until you go WACKY

^^^^^ be wise when you speak. Stop speaking with your bum-bum---use your brain and think.

^^^^^ you should be ashamed of that CRAP that you have posted up there. Mugabe would be proud of his daughter-RUBBISH-- you would flourish under his regime


Iyabo Obasanjo would be proud of you too! Abeg carry your bogus self elsewhere.

Is Abacha your father ?

Posakosa i repeat it again, you are a SADIT and will soon go NUTS. You are very RUDE! How can you come to a public domain and abuse virtually everybody? You are meant to air you opinion and leave it at that. People like you should not be allowed in public places cos you will always make a FOOL of YOURSELF.

I have nothing to say to you henceforth!

Pucumpo:

Posakosa i repeat it again, you are a SADIT and will soon go NUTS. You are very RUDE! How can you come to a public domain and abuse virtually everybody? You are meant to air you opinion and leave it at that. People like you should not be allowed in public places cos you will always make a FOOL of YOURSELF.

I have nothing to say to you henceforth!

Who exactly is a sadist ?

@ PASAKOSA

YOU KNOW BETTER. YOU NEVER SEE GOOD IN OTHERS AND TAKE LIBERTY TO INSULT AT THE SLIGHTEST OPPORTUNITY.
YOU FORGET THAT PEOPLE ARE FREE TO EXPRESS THEIR OPINIONS AND YOU ARE AT LIBERTY TO READ OR IGNORE THEM.

PERSISTENTLY INSULTING PEOPLE IS SADISM ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE YOU 3 DIRTY ONES
THAT WILL MAKE YOU GO DUMB OR MAKE YOU GO MUSHY UPSTAIRS.

We have enough noodles to feed on, so far we don't need more. Among the all Indomie is still the best (not super pack) If Dangote's own can beat it we go for it but i doubt it. This is a free world anybody can go into any business he chooses, no offence at all.

@posakosa , just been reading thru , you are not winning the argument here apart from insults.