Dangote Cement Plc has entered into a landmark strategic agreement worth over $1 billion with Sinoma International Engineering for the execution of 12 new cement projects and expansion of existing facilities across Africa.
The agreement, signed in Lagos at the weekend, marks a major milestone in Dangote Cement’s long-term capacity expansion strategy and aligns with Dangote Group’s Vision 2030 growth agenda.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, President and Founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, described the projects as critical enablers of the company’s ambition to reach 80 million tonnes per annum production capacity by 2030. He noted that the expansion drive is also central to the Group’s broader objective of generating $100 billion in revenue within the same timeframe.
Dangote explained that the new projects would consolidate the company’s leadership in Nigeria’s cement market while strengthening its export footprint and improving operational efficiency across African subsidiaries.
Under the Strategic Framework Agreement, Sinoma International Engineering will collaborate with Dangote Cement on the delivery of new integrated plants, brownfield expansions and modernization initiatives in key markets. The projects are designed to optimize existing assets, boost productivity and support growing infrastructure demand across the continent.
The expansion plan includes a new integrated production line in Northern Nigeria with an attached satellite grinding unit. Additional projects are slated for Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sierra Leone and Cameroon, reflecting the company’s pan-African growth focus.
Within Nigeria, Sinoma will also execute multiple projects in Itori, Apapa, Lekki, Port Harcourt and Onne, reinforcing Dangote Cement’s domestic capacity and logistics network.
Industry analysts view the $1bn Dangote Cement–Sinoma agreement as a strategic response to rising cement demand driven by rapid urbanization, housing development and large-scale infrastructure investments across Africa.
Chairman of the Board of Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, said the agreement underscores the company’s determination to maintain its dominant position in Africa’s cement industry. He noted that once completed, the projects would significantly increase installed capacity and strengthen the company’s competitive edge both regionally and globally.
According to Ikazoboh, the expansion aligns with the Dangote Group Vision 2030 roadmap, which prioritizes industrialization, value addition and sustainable growth across multiple sectors.
Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, described the agreement as a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to deepening investments across African markets. He emphasized that expanding cement production is essential to closing supply gaps and supporting the continent’s infrastructure ambitions.
Pathak reiterated the company’s long-term goal of making Africa self-sufficient in cement production. He added that increased capacity would not only reduce reliance on imports but also stimulate local economic activity, create employment opportunities and strengthen industrial linkages.
The partnership with Sinoma International Engineering, a globally recognized engineering firm with extensive experience in cement plant construction, is expected to ensure timely delivery and technical efficiency across the projects.
Beyond capacity growth, the modernization components of the agreement are projected to enhance energy efficiency, lower production costs and improve environmental performance in line with global sustainability standards.
With operations spanning multiple African countries, Dangote Cement remains one of the continent’s largest cement producers. The new $1bn investment signals continued confidence in Africa’s long-term growth prospects despite short-term economic headwinds.
As implementation begins, stakeholders will be watching closely to assess how quickly the new facilities come on stream and how the expanded output reshapes supply dynamics in both domestic and export markets.
The deal not only reinforces Dangote Cement’s industrial leadership but also reflects a broader push toward large-scale manufacturing expansion aimed at accelerating Africa’s infrastructure development and economic transformation.
