…expands plant operations
Lafarge Africa Plc is targeting an annual cement production of 5.5 million metric tonnes from two of its major lines: Ashakacem and Sagamu plants.
According to a notice sent to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and its investing public, the cement manufacturer explained that Ashakacem will produce two million metric tonnes per annum, while Sagamu will do 3.5 million tonnes upon the completion of the expansion of the plants.
Adewunmi Alode, the company secretary, noted that the two new production lines will be dry plants with preheater kilns, vertical raw mills and roller presses for cement mills to make them energy efficient.
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They are expected to improve product availability and enhance Lafarge Africa’s ability to serve customers efficiently across key markets.
The expansion is coming after last year’s announcement that Huaxin Building Materials Group’s had acquired 83.81percent of Lafarge Africa Plc and demonstrates their commitment to Nigeria’s infrastructural development
Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, group managing director/CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc, who spoke on the projects, noted that the expansion reflects the company’s long-term confidence in Nigeria’s growth potential and aimed at supporting the country’s infrastructure and construction needs.
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According to Alade-Akinyemi, the project is not just about capacity growth to deliver operational and sustainability benefits, but also to supports value creation for customers and shareholders while 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.
