Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled plans to expand its cement manufacturing operations in Ogun and Gombe states, signalling a renewed push to increase local production capacity and deploy cleaner, more energy-efficient technologies across its facilities in Nigeria.
The cement producer disclosed that new production lines will be installed at its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State. The expansion is designed to strengthen output, enhance operational efficiency and support the growing demand for cement driven by construction and infrastructure activities nationwide.
Brandspur Banking News Desk understands that the proposed production lines will operate as dry-process plants, fitted with modern preheater kiln systems, vertical raw mills and advanced roller presses for cement grinding. These technologies are widely regarded as more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable compared with older wet-process systems, helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
In a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Lafarge Africa confirmed that the expansion projects will significantly lift installed capacity at both locations. Upon completion, the Ashaka Cement Plant is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 2 million metric tonnes, while the Sagamu plant’s capacity is projected to rise to 3.5 million metric tonnes per annum.
The company said the capacity expansion would improve product availability across its distribution network and enable it to respond more effectively to customer demand in key markets. Industry analysts note that cement consumption in Nigeria continues to track population growth, urbanisation and public sector infrastructure spending, despite economic pressures.
Lafarge Africa’s expansion strategy follows a major shift in its ownership structure. In 2025, China-based Huaxin Building Materials Group completed the acquisition of an 83.81 percent equity stake in the company. The transaction marked a significant foreign investment in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector and positioned Lafarge Africa for long-term operational and capital support.
Commenting on the development, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the projects demonstrate the company’s confidence in Nigeria’s economic prospects and its commitment to supporting national development. He explained that the investments are aligned with the company’s strategy to modernise its operations while contributing to infrastructure growth.
According to the chief executive, the expansion projects are expected to deliver operational efficiencies, sustainability gains and long-term value for shareholders, while also stimulating economic activity in host communities. He added that the projects would strengthen the company’s supply chain and enhance its ability to serve sectors such as housing, commercial real estate and large-scale infrastructure.
Beyond production growth, Lafarge Africa said it remains focused on disciplined project execution, regulatory compliance and sustained engagement with stakeholders. The company noted that job creation, skills development and local economic participation would form part of the broader benefits arising from the expansion.
As Nigeria seeks to close its infrastructure gap and reduce reliance on imports, analysts say investments in domestic cement production could play a critical role in stabilising supply, moderating costs and supporting broader industrial growth over the medium to long term.
