Lafarge Africa Cement Operations
One of Africa's largest cement producers — building the continent from Ewekoro to Mfamosing.
Lafarge Africa Plc, a subsidiary of the global Holcim Group, operates major cement manufacturing plants across Nigeria including facilities at Ewekoro and Sagamu in Ogun State, and Mfamosing in Cross River State. The company has a combined installed capacity of approximately 10.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of cement, making it one of Nigeria's top three cement producers. Lafarge Africa also operates a significant presence in South Africa through its aggregates and ready-mix businesses. The Mfamosing plant in Cross River State is one of the most modern cement plants in West Africa, featuring dry-process technology and a captive limestone quarry.
- 01Produce over 10 million tonnes per year of cement to meet Nigeria's growing infrastructure demand
- 02Supply high-quality cement products including Ordinary Portland Cement, Rapid Hardening, and Oilwell cement
- 03Operate sustainable cement manufacturing with increasing use of alternative fuels and raw materials
- 04Support Nigeria's housing deficit reduction by providing affordable building materials
- 05Maintain market leadership in Nigeria's cement sector alongside Dangote Cement and BUA Cement
1959 · completed
Ewekoro Plant Established
The West African Portland Cement Company establishes cement manufacturing at Ewekoro in Ogun State, one of the earliest large-scale cement plants in Nigeria.
2002 · completed
Lafarge Acquires Majority Stake
The French multinational Lafarge acquires controlling interest, bringing global best practices in cement manufacturing and investing in plant modernisation.
2012 · completed
Mfamosing Plant Commissioned
The modern greenfield Mfamosing plant in Cross River State is commissioned with 2.5 MTPA capacity, using state-of-the-art dry-process technology.
2015 · completed
LafargeHolcim Merger
Lafarge and Holcim merge globally. The Nigerian operations continue as Lafarge Africa under the Holcim Group, with enhanced access to global technology and capital.
2022 · completed
Sustainability and AFR Programme
Lafarge Africa expands its alternative fuels programme, co-processing waste materials in cement kilns to reduce fossil fuel consumption and manage industrial waste.
2025 · in progress
Capacity Optimisation
Ongoing debottlenecking and optimisation programmes across all plants to maximise throughput and improve energy efficiency per tonne of cement.
Raw Material
Limestone Quarries
Captive limestone quarries at each plant location providing the primary raw material for clinker production.
Processing Equipment
Rotary Kilns
Multiple dry-process kilns with preheater towers across three plant locations producing Portland cement clinker.
Processing Equipment
Grinding Mills
Vertical roller mills and ball mills for raw material preparation and final cement grinding.
Logistics
Distribution Fleet
Extensive truck distribution network and bulk cement terminals for product delivery across Nigeria.
Quality Control
Quality Laboratories
Automated labs at each plant performing continuous testing of raw materials, clinker, and finished cement.
- Dry-process rotary kiln technology with preheater and precalciner systems for energy-efficient clinker production
- Vertical roller mills for raw material grinding and cement finishing achieving high fineness
- Alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) co-processing system for waste-derived fuel utilisation
- Automated quality control laboratories with X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers for real-time product monitoring
- Dust collection and electrostatic precipitator systems for particulate emission control
- SAP-integrated enterprise management and logistics systems for production and distribution optimisation
What it means for the community
Lafarge Africa supplies cement to some of Nigeria's most important infrastructure projects, from roads and bridges to housing developments and commercial buildings. The company directly employs over 3,000 people and supports tens of thousands of jobs in transport, distribution, and construction. Through its alternative fuels programme, Lafarge Africa processes thousands of tonnes of waste annually that would otherwise go to landfill, contributing to circular economy goals. The company's presence ensures competitive cement pricing in a market serving over 200 million Nigerians.
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- Lafarge Africa Plc — majority owned by Holcim Group (Switzerland)
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