Africa’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement Plc, has officially launched operations in Attingué, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, the commercial capital of Ivory Coast, marking another milestone in the company’s pan-African expansion drive.
The announcement, made by Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast, took place at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory on Wednesday, according to a company statement released on Sunday.
Seated on a 50-hectare site, the new plant boasts a production capacity of three million tonnes of cement annually, making it one of Dangote’s largest facilities outside Nigeria.
The project, valued at 100 billion CFA francs, is a major step towards realizing Aliko Dangote’s vision of a self-sufficient Africa capable of transforming its natural resources into world-class finished products.
“With this facility, Ivory Coast becomes the 11th African nation to host a Dangote Cement production unit,” the company said.
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“The group now has a total production capacity of 55 million tonnes per year across the continent and aims to support the country’s infrastructure development while meeting the surging demand for construction materials spurred by rapid urbanisation and major public projects.”
The Attingué plant is also expected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, offering new opportunities for Ivorian youths and stimulating growth among local small and medium-sized enterprises; including transporters, artisans, retailers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Speaking at the launch, Gbotta described the new factory as “a symbol of confidence in the future of Ivory Coast.”
“Our ambition is clear,” he said. “To provide Ivorians with high-quality, internationally certified cement, produced locally and offered at competitive prices. The Attingué plant is not just an industrial project, but a commitment to sustainable development and partnership with local communities.”
The latest move strengthens Dangote Cement’s presence in West Africa, further consolidating its position as a key driver of industrial growth and infrastructure development across the continent.
