KEY POINTS

• Dangote Cement commissions a 3-million-tonne plant in Côte d’Ivoire.

• The project reinforces the firm’s regional expansion and job creation drive.

• The new plant strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s industrial base and export potential.

Dangote Cement has officially launched operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, marking another milestone in its West African expansion drive.

Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, announced during a press briefing at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. He said the facility, which sits on 50 hectares, represents a major step in the company’s ambition to promote industrial self-sufficiency across Africa.

Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire plant strengthens regional growth

Built with an investment of 100 billion CFA francs, the state-of-the-art plant has an annual capacity of 3 million metric tonnes, placing it among the largest Dangote facilities outside Nigeria. “This plant is more than an industrial unit—it is a symbol of confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s future,” Gbotta said. “Our goal is to provide Ivorians with world-class cement, produced locally and offered at competitive prices.”

Côte d’Ivoire becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire plant, bringing the group’s total production capacity to 55 million tonnes a year. The Attingué facility is expected to generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs while supporting youth employment and empowering local small businesses, including transporters, craftsmen, and retailers.

Job creation and community development at the core

Beyond production, Dangote Cement plans to train young engineers and technicians through the Dangote Academy, aimed at deepening industrial expertise among Ivorian professionals.

Commercial Director Stéphane Tchimou highlighted the plant’s impact on construction and infrastructure. “Reliable, high-performance cement is essential for masons, contractors, and craftsmen,” he said. “Our distribution network will ensure availability across all regions.”

He added that support systems such as credit access and commercial assistance will help small retailers strengthen their market presence and participation in the cement value chain.

Accoridng to Vanguard, the company also reaffirmed its commitment to community development around the Attingué site. Initiatives include road construction, water supply projects, and health-centre support implemented with local authorities and NGOs.

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the launch underscores Africa’s growing capacity to build and innovate from within. “Africa is full of opportunities. Our mission is to tell a new story, one of innovation, production, and progress for future generations,” he said.

The plant will produce three premium grades of cement, CPJ 32.5R for masonry, CPJ 42.5N for building works, and CPA 52.5 for large-scale structures, significantly reducing cement imports and positioning Côte d’Ivoire as a regional hub for cement production and export.