BUA Cement Launches $240 Million Expansion to Boost Cement Production and Support National Infrastructure Growth

Lagos, Nigeria — BUA Cement Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading cement manufacturers, has announced a major industrial expansion project aimed at significantly increasing domestic production capacity to support national infrastructure needs and regional supply. The announcement comes as Nigeria’s construction and infrastructure development sectors continue to grow, underscoring the company’s role in powering economic development.

📈 Strategic Expansion in Sokoto to Raise Annual Capacity to 20 Million Tonnes

In a landmark development announced in January 2026, BUA Cement signed a $240 million agreement with Chinese engineering partner CBMI Construction Ltd. to build a new 3-million-tonnes-per-annum cement production line at its Sokoto plant — Project “Line 6.” Upon completion, this will expand the company’s total annual production capacity to approximately 20 million tonnes, reinforcing its footprint in Nigeria’s North-West region and across West Africa.

The Sokoto facility — strategically situated as the only cement production plant in Nigeria’s North-West — is positioned to improve supply reliability, reduce logistics costs for builders and contractors, and support construction of critical housing, roads, schools, and other infrastructure.

🔌 Clean Energy Integration and Operational Efficiency

To power the expanded facility efficiently and sustainably, BUA Cement will leverage a 700-ton-per-day mini LNG plant under construction in Kogi State, designed to supply cleaner, more reliable energy not only to the Sokoto expansion but also to existing production lines. This integration of energy infrastructure with cement manufacturing reflects a long-term strategy to reduce production costs, lower emissions, and enhance competitiveness in domestic and export markets.

🤝 Deepening International Industrial Partnerships

The deal with CBMI Construction builds on a 15-year collaboration that has already delivered more than 14 million tonnes of cement production capacity across BUA’s facilities in both Edo State and Sokoto. The announcement highlights the importance of global partnerships in driving industrial growth and technology transfer in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.

📌 Why This Matters for Nigeria’s Economy

• Strengthened Domestic Supply: Increased production capacity will help mitigate cement scarcity and price volatility, especially in the North-West where demand has historically outpaced local supply.
• Support for National Development: With infrastructure projects underway nationwide, the expanded facility will contribute to affordable construction materials, accelerating delivery timelines for housing, transport, and urban development initiatives.
• Job Creation & Industrial Growth: The project is expected to create direct and indirect employment opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, energy, and construction supply chains.