Dangote Cement Company has reaffirmed its determination to make Africa fully self-sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent’s industrial base and reducing dependence on imported construction materials.
In a strategic briefing on the company’s expansion drive, Dangote Cement Group Managing Director Arvind Pathak highlighted that the company is accelerating investments across African markets to address supply gaps and support the continent’s infrastructure ambitions.
According to him, “Our vision is clear: to ensure that Africa produces enough cement to meet its own needs…Through continued expansion, operational excellence and a strong distribution network, we are positioning Dangote Cement to drive growth across the continent. We are not just building a business, we are building Africa’s future.”
Pathak added that Dangote Cement remains Africa’s leading cement producer and is targeting a production capacity of 90 million tonnes per year across Africa by 2030.
“With our collective determination, we have eliminated Nigeria’s dependence on imported cement and transformed Nigeria into a net exporter of cement to several neighboring countries,” he said.
Dangote Cement currently operates in multiple countries in Africa, with strategically located integrated factories, grinding facilities and distribution hubs to serve diverse markets. The company’s ongoing projects include plant upgrades, expansion of production capacity, and implementation of advanced energy-efficient technologies designed to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions.
Reinforcing the company’s long-term vision, Founder and President Aliko Dangote said self-sufficiency is an economic imperative as well as a responsibility to the continent.
“Africa has no reason to be dependent on cement imports,” Aliko Dangote said. “We have the raw materials, the talent and the determination. Dangote Cement’s goal is to unlock Africa’s potential by ensuring that every country on this continent has access to affordable, high-quality cement produced within Africa. This is how we will build prosperity, job opportunities and sustainable development.”
Dangote added that the company’s investments reflect the company’s passion to unlock the continent’s competitiveness and foster industrialization across Africa.
With major infrastructure projects on the rise across African cities, from highways and bridges to housing developments, demand for cement continues to grow. Dangote Cement is making new strides towards continental self-sufficiency, which is expected to address supply challenges, stabilize prices and improve construction reliability in the coming years.
Dangote Cement Plc is Africa’s largest cement producer with a mission to provide high-quality, affordable cement products that support the continent’s infrastructure and economic development. The company operates in several African countries and continues to expand its footprint through innovation, investment and sustainability initiatives.
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