BUA Cement Plc has signed an agreement with CBMI to construct a new 3-million-ton-per-annum cement line in Sokoto, Nigeria. The $240 million project includes a power plant and other facilities, aiming to increase the company’s production capacity to 20 million tons annually. This expansion is part of BUA Cement’s efforts to meet Nigeria’s growing infrastructure needs.
The new cement line will be built at the Sokoto plant, which is strategically located to serve both domestic and regional markets. As the only cement plant in Nigeria’s North-West, it provides easy access to several landlocked neighboring countries. This enables BUA Cement to efficiently supply high-quality Nigerian cement to new communities and critical infrastructure projects.
The project builds on BUA Cement’s 15-year collaboration with CBMI, which has successfully delivered cement production lines totaling 14 million tons across BUA’s factories in Obu and Sokoto. The new Sokoto line is expected to be completed within 20 months, with the company targeting a significant increase in production capacity.
In addition to the new cement line, BUA Cement is also investing in a 700-ton-per-day mini LNG plant in Kogi, scheduled for completion later this year. The plant will supply clean and reliable energy to power the new Sokoto line, as well as existing lines, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.
The investment comes at a time when Nigeria is undergoing significant reforms to stimulate industrial growth. The government’s efforts to create a favorable business environment have made it easier for companies like BUA Cement to establish and operate factories, while also increasing demand for infrastructure and construction projects.
With this expansion, BUA Cement is poised to strengthen its position as a leader in the Nigerian cement industry and across the region. The company’s commitment to increasing production capacity and improving efficiency is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, creating jobs and supporting critical infrastructure projects. As the project progresses, BUA Cement is confident that it will contribute to Nigeria’s development and growth, while also meeting the increasing demand for high-quality cement in the region.
