Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions company and manufacturer of cement, mortar, and ready-mix concrete, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local cement production with the expansion of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State.
The company announced on Wednesday in a statement that the two new plants would be dry plants equipped with preheater kilns, vertical raw mills, and roller presses for cement mills, designed to enhance energy efficiency.
According to a notice sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public and signed by the company secretary, Adewunmi Alode, the expansion of the Ashakacem and Sagamu plants is expected to increase production capacity to two million metric tonnes per annum and 3.5 million metric tonnes per annum, respectively, upon completion.
The company noted that the expansion is expected to improve product availability and enhance Lafarge Africa’s ability to serve customers efficiently across key markets.
The development follows the announcement made last year that Huaxin Building Materials Group had acquired 83.81 per cent of Lafarge Africa Plc, a move the company said demonstrates the group’s commitment to Nigeria’s infrastructural development.
Speaking on the expansion, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the projects reflect the company’s long-term confidence in Nigeria’s growth potential and are aimed at supporting the country’s infrastructure and construction needs.
Alade-Akinyemi explained that the projects go beyond capacity growth to deliver operational and sustainability benefits, while also supporting value creation for customers and shareholders and contributing to economic activity and job creation across host communities and the wider construction ecosystem.
“The expansion of our plants is a strategic investment that reinforces Lafarge Africa’s role in supporting national development. By increasing capacity at our flagship plants, we are strengthening our supply chain, improving our responsiveness to market demand, and positioning the business to better support critical sectors such as housing, commercial construction, and infrastructure.
“It enables us to integrate modern production technologies that enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance, in line with our commitment to responsible operations,” he said.
Lafarge Africa Plc said it remains focused on the disciplined execution of its expansion plans and transparent engagement with stakeholders as it continues to invest in strengthening its operations across Nigeria.
