Lafarge Africa Plc has announced the expansion of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State as part of efforts to strengthen local cement production and improve supply across Nigeria.
The company said the expansion projects will introduce modern dry-process production lines equipped with preheater kilns, vertical raw mills and roller presses for cement milling, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and operational performance.
In a statement filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Lafarge Africa disclosed that the expansion of the Ashaka plant is expected to increase its production capacity to two million metric tonnes per annum, while the Sagamu plant will reach 3.5 million metric tonnes per annum upon completion.
According to the company, the additional capacity will improve product availability and enable it to serve customers more efficiently across key markets, particularly in the housing, commercial construction and infrastructure sectors.
The development follows the acquisition of a majority stake in Lafarge Africa Plc by Huaxin Building Materials Group, a move the company said underscores continued confidence in Nigeria’s long-term economic and infrastructure growth.
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 commitment to supporting national development through sustainable investments.
He explained that the expansion goes beyond capacity growth, as it is designed to deliver operational and environmental benefits while supporting value creation for customers, shareholders and host communities.
Alade-Akinyemi noted that increasing capacity at the company’s flagship plants would strengthen its supply chain, improve responsiveness to market demand and better position Lafarge Africa to support critical sectors of the economy.
Lafarge Africa added that it remains focused on the disciplined execution of the projects and transparent engagement with stakeholders as it continues to invest in strengthening its operations nationwide.
