By Muhammad B. Muhammad
Dangote Cement Plc has announced plans to commission its 3 million metric tonnes per annum (3Mta) grinding plant in Côte d’Ivoire by the third quarter of 2025, a move expected to boost its production capacity, reinforce its market dominance across Africa, and significantly contribute to its growing export portfolio.
This was disclosed by the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Pathak, in a corporate communication to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, where he also highlighted the company’s performance for the second quarter of the year.
According to Pathak, export volumes from Nigeria grew by 18.2% during the review period, with 18 successful clinker shipments to Ghana and Cameroon. “This demonstrates the growing importance of our pan-African footprint and our ongoing commitment to regional trade and self-sufficiency,” he stated.
He added that Dangote Cement is maintaining its strategic focus on long-term value creation and operational efficiency. “During the period, we began the phased delivery of 1,600 additional CNG-powered trucks, which will significantly reduce our logistics costs and enhance environmental efficiency,” Pathak noted.
Reflecting on the company’s financial performance, Pathak reported a remarkable 41.8% increase in Group EBITDA to ₦944.9 billion and a 174.1% surge in Group profit, attributing the results to disciplined execution, cost leadership, and consistent strategic investment.
Dangote Cement remains Africa’s largest cement producer, with a total installed capacity of 52.0Mta across the continent. In Nigeria alone, the company operates with a combined capacity of 35.25Mta across its major plants: Obajana (16.25Mta), Ibese (12Mta), Gboko (4Mta), and Okpella (3Mta).
Its expanding footprint includes operations in Cameroon, Congo, Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zambia. Through its investments, Dangote Cement has not only eliminated Nigeria’s dependence on imported cement but has also transformed the country into a net exporter of cement and clinker.
With the impending launch of the Côte d’Ivoire plant, the company looks to further solidify its leadership across Africa’s construction and infrastructure landscape.
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