Lafarge strengthens manufacturing with plant enlargement

Lafarge Africa Plc, a constructing options firm and producer of cement, mortar, and ready-mix concrete, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening native cement manufacturing with the enlargement of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State.

The corporate introduced on Wednesday in a press release that the 2 new vegetation can be dry vegetation geared up with preheater kilns, vertical uncooked mills, and curler presses for cement mills, designed to boost vitality effectivity.

Based on a discover despatched to the Nigerian Alternate Restricted and the investing public and signed by the corporate secretary, Adewunmi Alode, the enlargement of the Ashakacem and Sagamu vegetation is anticipated to extend manufacturing capability to 2 million metric tonnes each year and three.5 million metric tonnes each year, respectively, upon completion.

The corporate famous that the enlargement is anticipated to enhance product availability and improve Lafarge Africa’s capability to serve prospects effectively throughout key markets.

The event follows the announcement made final yr that Huaxin Constructing Supplies Group had acquired 83.81 per cent of Lafarge Africa Plc, a transfer the corporate stated demonstrates the group’s dedication to Nigeria’s infrastructural growth.

Talking on the enlargement, the Group Managing Director and Chief Government Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, stated the tasks replicate the corporate’s long-term confidence in Nigeria’s progress potential and are aimed toward supporting the nation’s infrastructure and development wants.

Alade-Akinyemi defined that the tasks transcend capability progress to ship operational and sustainability advantages, whereas additionally supporting worth creation for patrons and shareholders and contributing to financial exercise and job creation throughout host communities and the broader development ecosystem.

“The enlargement of our vegetation is a strategic funding that reinforces Lafarge Africa’s position in supporting nationwide growth. By growing capability at our flagship vegetation, we’re strengthening our provide chain, bettering our responsiveness to market demand, and positioning the enterprise to higher assist important sectors comparable to housing, industrial development, and infrastructure.

“It permits us to combine fashionable manufacturing applied sciences that improve effectivity, reliability, and environmental efficiency, according to our dedication to accountable operations,” he stated.

Lafarge Africa Plc stated it stays targeted on the disciplined execution of its enlargement plans and clear engagement with stakeholders because it continues to spend money on strengthening its operations throughout Nigeria.