BUA Cement Plc has announced a $240 million investment to expand its Sokoto cement plant, introducing a modern 3-million-tonne-per-annum production line. The ambitious project underscores the company’s commitment to scaling operations and supporting West Africa’s growing infrastructure needs.
The new Sokoto facility will be developed in collaboration with the Chinese engineering firm CBMI, marking another milestone in their 15-year partnership. Together, the companies have delivered projects that added 14 million tonnes of cement production capacity across BUA’s Obu and Sokoto plants. Once complete, the Sokoto expansion will raise BUA Cement’s total annual output to 20 million tonnes, cementing its position as a market leader in Nigeria.
Located in Nigeria’s North-West, Sokoto is home to BUA Cement’s only plant in the region, giving the company a strategic advantage for serving both domestic demand and neighbouring landlocked countries. This expansion will not only meet growing local needs but also strengthen trade opportunities within the West African cement market.
A notable feature of the project is its energy integration. A 700-tonne-per-day mini LNG plant currently under construction in Kogi State will provide clean and reliable energy for the new Sokoto line as well as existing facilities. This approach reflects a broader trend among Nigerian industrial companies to pair energy production with manufacturing, improving efficiency while minimizing carbon emissions.
The Sokoto expansion signals BUA Cement’s vision for long-term growth and industrial innovation. By increasing production capacity and investing in sustainable energy solutions, the company is not only meeting the rising demand for cement but also contributing to Nigeria’s infrastructure development and West Africa’s economic progress.
source: vanguard