Lafarge Africa Plc has released its results for the financial year (FY) ended December 31, 2025. The cement maker’s net sales in FY 2025 went up 53 percent to N1.066trillion from N696.758 trillion in 2024, supported by volume growth, enhanced plant stability, and improved distribution efficiency.
Also, the company’s operating profit of N392billion represents an increase by 103percent, reflecting strong top-line momentum and continued execution on cost and efficiency initiatives. Lafarge Africa’s Profit After Tax (PAT) rose by 173 percent in 2025 to N273billion; underpinned by volume-led revenue growth, disciplined cost optimisation across operations, and efficient financial management.
Lafarge Africa said its priorities are focused on improving capacity utilisation, enhancing value creation, embedding sustainability across operations, and top-notch industry-leading health and safety performance.
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Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, CEO, Lafarge Africa, while reflecting on a landmark year said: “Full Year 2025 results are a testament of the effectiveness of our 4-point strategy, disciplined execution, and relentless focus on value creation.
“Reaching the N1 trillion Net Sales threshold, a 53 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, marks a historic turning point for our Company. With a 103 percent surge in Operating Profit to N392 billion and margins widening to 37percent, we have demonstrated exceptional operating excellence. This 173 percent growth in Profit After Tax is the direct result of our focus on plant reliability, operational efficiency, and commitment to shareholder value,” he said.
“Looking ahead, with Huaxin’s collaboration and Industrial expertise, we are excited about the year 2026 and the opportunities ahead. We maintain a prudent and agile approach to capital allocation and cost
management while positioning the business to capitalise on emerging market opportunities. Our resilience, operational scale, and strategic clarity provide a strong foundation for sustainable growth and enhanced shareholder value,” Alade-Akinyemi further said.
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“With macroeconomic headwinds moderating and consumer demand showing signs of recovery, Nigeria’s infrastructure and construction sector is expected to maintain the positive momentum of 2025 into the coming year. We anticipate the market growth to sustain the upward performance trend recorded.
“Lafarge Africa Plc will continue to explore the volume opportunities in our markets, while sustaining prudent cost optimisation to protect margins. Our sustainability-driven growth model remains at the core of our long-term value creation strategy, underpinned by the continued execution of our strategic priorities,” the company further said.
