Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to commission its 3 million tonnes per annum (Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025. The move is expected to deepen its presence in Africa, enhance regional trade, and boost export capacity. This development reinforces the company’s commitment to self-sufficiency across the continent, particularly in the West African sub-region.
Speaking on the company’s progress, Dangote Cement CEO, Arvind Pathak, revealed that export volumes from Nigeria rose by 18.2%, with 18 clinker shipments successfully delivered to Ghana and Cameroon. He highlighted the company’s increasing regional influence and noted that its expanding footprint supports long-term trade integration and economic development in Africa.
Pathak also disclosed that the company has begun rolling out 1,600 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks to cut logistics costs and reduce its environmental impact. He emphasized that these strategic investments, along with tighter cost control, are driving operational efficiencies. For the second quarter, the group posted a 41.8% rise in EBITDA to ₦944.9 billion and a 174.1% surge in profit, reflecting strong cost leadership and execution discipline.
Dangote Cement remains Africa’s largest cement producer, with a combined capacity of 52Mta across ten countries. Its Nigerian operations account for 35.25Mta, with major plants in Kogi, Ogun, Benue, and Edo states. Through its pan-African investments, the company has not only ended Nigeria’s reliance on imported cement but has also positioned the country as a leading exporter of cement and clinker to neighbouring nations.