Dangote Cement has expanded its footprint in Africa as it commences operations on $160 million production plant in Ivory Coast. The plant is located in with the official launch of a new production plant in Attingué. The region is located about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The plant covers an areas of about 50 hectares. Moreover, it boasts a production capacity of 3 million tonnes of cement annually. This makes it one of the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria. It also highlights Dangote’s strategy of building a self-reliant Africa capable of transforming its own resources into finished goods.
”This strategic project embodies Aliko Dangote’s vision of building a self-sufficient Africa that is less dependent on imports and capable of transforming its resources into world-class finished products,” the company said in a statement. With this facility, Ivory Coast becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production unit. The move also expands the group’s total installed capacity on the continent to 55 million tonnes per year. Dangote Group is venturing in various projects other than cement projects like the $2.5 billion Gode oil refinery plant in Ethiopia.
Project Factsheet
Significance:
- Major $160 million investment expanding Dangote Cement’s coverage in West Africa.
- Located in Attingué, some 30 kilometers outside Abidjan, positioning Ivory Coast as the 11th African country to have a Dangote manufacturing facility.
- With an installed capacity of 3 million tonnes every year, one of the group’s largest plants beyond Nigeria.
- A huge milestone in Dangote’s vision of an independent Africa capable of transforming raw materials into finished high-value products.
Infrastructure:
- Built on a 50-hectare property featuring state-of-the-art production and energy-efficient cement production plants.
- Integrated with logistics and distribution facilities to boost cement availability across Ivory Coast and neighboring nations.
- Equipped with high-tech packing units, storage silos, and transit warehouses to optimize efficiency and minimize wastage of time.
- Built with environmental sustainability standards in mind, with an emphasis on the utilization of resources and emissions management.
Developer/Consortium:
- Owned and managed by Dangote Cement Plc, a company within the Dangote Group, Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate.
- Funded by regional partners and contractors who specialize in industrial infrastructure and material handling.
- Locally controlled by the directorship of Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast.
- Supporting Dangote’s general continental strategy for augmenting regional cement self-sufficiency and industrial integration.
Funding/Timeline:
- Project cost: $160 million
- Completed construction and commissioning in 2025, officially opened at Attingué.
- Aims to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, stimulating local economic development.
- Lifts Dangote Cement’s total installed production capacity in Africa to 55 million tonnes annually.
The Significance of Dangote Cement Production Plant in Ivory Coast
The Dangote Cement production plant in Ivory Coast highlights Dangote Cement’s zeal to help the country meet its growing demand for construction materials. Moreover, according to projections the Attingué plant will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect job. Through this, it will offer a significant boost to local employment and small businesses. These includes transporters, suppliers and building professionals. Our ambition is clear: to offer Ivorians internationally-standard cement, produced locally, at a competitive price,” said Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast. Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, continues to strengthen its foothold across Africa. The company’s operations spanning West, Central, and Southern Africa. Latest investment reflects a broader push to position African industries as global players in the production and supply of essential materials. Furthermore, it facilities the company’s commitment to sustainable development alongside local communities.
