- Dangote Cement launches a 3-million-tonne plant in Ivory Coast.
- The project strengthens Africa’s self-sufficiency in cement production.
- Over 1,000 jobs are expected to be created from the new facility.
Dangote Cement Plc has officially commenced operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, approximately 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, further expanding the group’s footprint across Africa.
In a statement released on Sunday, the company confirmed that the facility was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Ivory Coast, Serge Gbotta, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. The plant, which covers about 50 hectares, has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes per year, ranking among the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to the statement, the Attingué plant represents a major step in Dangote Group’s mission to strengthen Africa’s industrial base and reduce dependence on imported building materials. The project, valued at approximately 100 billion CFA francs, aligns with Chairman Aliko Dangote’s vision of creating a self-sustaining Africa capable of transforming its raw materials into high-quality finished products.
With the addition of Ivory Coast, Dangote Cement now operates in 11 African countries, with a total production capacity of 55 million tonnes annually. The company said the new facility would support the rapid infrastructure development in Ivory Coast, driven by increasing urbanisation and major construction projects.
The plant is expected to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, offering significant opportunities for local youth and small businesses, including transporters, suppliers, and contractors.
Speaking at the launch, Gbotta said, “Our ambition is to provide Ivorians with internationally standard cement produced locally at competitive prices. The Attingué plant is not just an industrial unit; it symbolizes confidence in Ivory Coast’s future and a commitment to sustainable development with local communities.”
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