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Lafarge Africa Plc:

Building Dreams, Shaping Futures

In the evolving Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction landscape, Lafarge Africa Plc stands as a beacon of innovation and excellence, proudly bearing the torch of the LafargeHolcim Group – the largest building and concrete solutions company in the world. A member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Lafarge Africa Plc, with roots entrenched in Nigeria and South Africa, is an emblem of resilience, dedicated to shaping a brighter future through its comprehensive array of building and construction solutions.

With an unwavering commitment to meet the diverse housing and construction needs of society, Lafarge Africa Plc spans the gamut from small-scale home projects to grandiose infrastructure endeavors. Its footprint, characterized by plants in Ewekoro, Sagamu, Mfamosing, and Ashaka, has yielded a remarkable installed cement production capacity of 10.5 million metric tons per annum.

The legacy of Lafarge Cement took root in 1959, blossoming with the establishment of its inaugural factory in Ewekoro, Ogun State, in 1960. A second factory, a testament to the company’s expansion, was inaugurated in Sagamu in 1978. In a landmark acquisition, it took ownership of West African Portland Cement Plc (WAPCO), as a result of the global acquisition of Blue Circle Industries Plc in 2001.

As an illustrious member of the ‘Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World,’ Lafarge’s dedication to sustainable practices and research-led innovation has propelled it to the forefront of the industry.

Lafarge Africa Plc’s enduring presence, vertical integration, and pioneering advancements in research and product innovation have bestowed it with an unparalleled competitive edge. This prowess translates into unparalleled product quality, steadfast consistency, and potent operational efficiencies.

In the evolving narrative of construction and progress, Lafarge Africa Plc remains an indomitable force, a steadfast architect of dreams and a sculptor of futures. Through its unwavering commitment to ‘Building Better Cities,’ the brand ignites aspirations, fuels progress, and ushers in a future brimming with possibility.