Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co. Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding valued at over $800 million to expand the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State.
The move will double the Dangote Itori cement capacity from six million to 12 million metric tonnes per annum. According to a statement issued Sunday, the agreement, signed by Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote and Sinoma Chairman Lin Zhong, is expected to help Dangote Cement meet growing domestic demand while substantially increasing its export capacity.
The expansion is also expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position as a leading cement-producing nation and expand the country’s footprint in regional and international cement markets. Dangote Calls Expansion a “Major Milestone”Speaking at the signing ceremony, Dangote described the project as a major milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy and its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda.
While thanking President Bola Tinubu for providing an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, he attributed the decision to expand the Itori plant to the country’s renewed drive toward using concrete for road construction, as well as the company’s plans to export to other African countries, in line with its Vision 2030 target of producing between 90 million and 100 million metric tonnes per annum.
Dangote said the expansion would not only boost production capacity but also strengthen the company’s ability to serve key export markets, generate foreign exchange earnings, create employment opportunities, and contribute to economic growth across the continent. He noted that the partnership with Sinoma had already delivered several world-class cement manufacturing facilities, and said the new investment reflected continued confidence in Nigeria’s economic potential and the future of Africa’s manufacturing sector.
“This $800m investment represents another bold step in our commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s industrial base and reinforcing our leadership in Africa’s cement industry,” Dangote said after the signing. He added that expanding the Itori plant from 6 million to 12 million metric tonnes per annum would enhance the company’s ability to meet growing domestic demand while significantly increasing export capacity and generating valuable foreign exchange for the country.
Sinoma Chairman Calls Deal a “Landmark” Partnership MilestoneSinoma Chairman Lin Zhong described the agreement as a significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies. He said the collaboration had, over the years, produced some of the most modern and efficient cement manufacturing facilities in Africa, and that the new investment further demonstrated the companies’ shared commitment to industrial excellence.
Lin said the Itori expansion would not only increase production capacity but also strengthen Nigeria’s position as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for the African continent. He added that Sinoma would deploy its engineering expertise, advanced technology and global experience to ensure the project’s successful delivery to the highest standards, describing it as a reflection of growing international confidence in Nigeria’s industrial sector and the critical role of strong strategic partnerships in driving economic growth, infrastructure development and sustainable industrialisation across Africa.
What the Expanded Plant Will DeliverUpon completion, the expanded facility will serve as a major production and export hub, supplying high-quality cement to both domestic and international markets while further advancing Nigeria’s ambitions as an industrial and manufacturing powerhouse.
