Dangote Cement’s N260bn plant begins operations in Côte d’Ivoire

Nigerian giant Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the group founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially launched its operations in Attingué, some 30 kilometres from Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement was made on Wednesday 8 October 2025 by Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. Covering an […]

Nigerian giant Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the group founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially launched its operations in Attingué, some 30 kilometres from Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire.

The announcement was made on Wednesday 8 October 2025 by Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory.

Covering an area of 50 hectares, the plant has a production capacity of 3 million tonnes of cement per year, making it one of the group’s largest facilities outside Nigeria.

This strategic project, with an estimated investment of 100 billion CFA francs, according to a statement, embodies Aliko Dangote’s vision of building a self-sufficient Africa that is less dependent on imports and capable of transforming its own resources into world-class finished products.

The statement said with the plant Côte d’Ivoire becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production unit.

The group, which has a total capacity of 55 million tonnes per year on the continent, intends to contribute to the development of Ivorian infrastructure and meet the growing demand for construction materials, driven by rapid urbanisation and major construction projects in the country.

According to forecasts, the Attingué plant could generate more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. This represents a significant boost for young people in Côte d’Ivoire, but also for the ecosystem of local SMEs – transporters, building tradespeople, retailers, suppliers and subcontractors.

At the launch ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire said, “Our ambition is clear: to offer Ivorians internationally-standard cement, produced locally, at a competitive price. The Attingué plant is not just an industrial unit, it is a symbol of confidence in the future of Côte d’Ivoire and a commitment to sustainable development alongside local communities.”

For his part, Stéphane Tchimou, Commercial Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire said the plant has a direct impact on construction industry players and distributors.

“We know that Ivorian masons, craftsmen and contractors need reliable, high-performance cement that is available without interruption. It is for them that we have chosen to establish one of our largest units here. Our distribution network will be structured to ensure proximity and availability in all regions of the country,” he said.