Lafarge Africa Plc

Lafarge Africa Plc Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., 1 of the top 10 cement groups in the world
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Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solutions Company and member of the Holcim group, enjoys doing business in Africa and will continually invest in the continent's economy whilst building on its values to make the best building and construction solutions available in all parts of Africa - not just the best products but its building expertise as well. Combining its operations in Nigeria - 4.5MMT in WAPCO (with three plants in Ogun State), 1MMT in Ashaka Cement Plc (Gombe State), 2.5MMT in United Cement Company of Nigeria Limited (Cross Rivers State) and a terminal in Atlas Cement Company Limited (Rivers State) - with operations in South Africa 3.6MMT, Lafarge Africa Plc has a current installed cement capacity of 12MMT, which is expected to grow to 18MMT by 2017. This is in addition to strong market leading positions in aggregates, ready mix concrete and fly ash. We value health and safety, environmental protection, corporate governance (ethics) and social responsibility (in the areas of education, health, youth empowerment, and shelter) in our business. Most importantly, Lafarge Africa Plc endeavors to create more value for our customers, providing them with innovative and high quality products and solutions. Our well-known brands - Ashaka Portland Limestone Cement, Elephant Cement, Powermax Cement, Supaset Cement, UniCem Cement as well as Readymix Concrete and Aggregates - all stand for quality, consistency and long term strength which help deliver solutions that contribute to more housing for people, more compact buildings, better connected communities, more beautiful structures and more durable construction.

Earlier today, chess icon and changemaker Tunde Onakoya joined our Disability to Ability beneficiaries in commemoration ...
04/12/2025

Earlier today, chess icon and changemaker Tunde Onakoya joined our Disability to Ability beneficiaries in commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The room came alive with laughter, inspiration, and unshakeable belief.

Watching our participants engage, learn, and grow filled us with immense pride. Their progress is proof of what happens when opportunity meets determination.

The Disability to Ability Program is a CSR initiative by Lafarge Africa in partnership with LSETF, Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA), and the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development. Together, we are empowering 100 Persons with Disabilities with skills, resources, and opportunities to build thriving futures.

Today, in partnership with LSETF, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and the State Office of Disa...
04/12/2025

Today, in partnership with LSETF, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, and the State Office of Disability Affairs, we will be commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Through our Disability to Ability CSR Project where we are training 100 Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable future.


Transforming Education in Ewekoro, Ogun State! Yesterday, we commissioned the newly remodeled Christian Pelamourges Memo...
27/11/2025

Transforming Education in Ewekoro, Ogun State!

Yesterday, we commissioned the newly remodeled Christian Pelamourges Memorial Baptist Day Nursery and Primary School in Ewekoro Ogun state, a CSR project by Lafarge Africa.

The upgraded school features new classrooms, a furnished computer laboratory, dining and toilet facilities, furniture, playground, and football field.

Through this project, over 400 pupils now have the modern, safe learning environment they deserve.

Special thanks to the GMD/CEO, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu; Honourable Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Ogun State, Ademola Balogun; Independent Non-Executive Director, Lafarge Africa Plc, Mrs. Adenike Ogunlesi; Independent Non-Executive Director, Lafarge Africa Plc Mrs Olusola Oworu, Independent Non-Executive Director, Mrs. Elenda Osima-Dokubo, and Chairman Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Evangelist Joshua Ifede, members of Lafarge Executive team, community representatives, and other stakeholders.

This is what building brighter futures looks like!

Building stronger communities, one woman at a time.Our 2025 Female Tilers and Block-Laying trainees in Abeokuta continue...
24/11/2025

Building stronger communities, one woman at a time.

Our 2025 Female Tilers and Block-Laying trainees in Abeokuta continue to make steady strides, and these visuals capture their growth, commitment, and evolving craftsmanship as women in construction.

We express our special thanks to the Hon. Commissioner of Women Affairs, Ogun state, Mrs. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo, for partnering with us on this project.

This is how we are building the future!

We are hiring! Join us as the Assistant HR/IR Manager at our Mfamosing Plant and help shape a workplace built on excelle...
21/11/2025

We are hiring!
Join us as the Assistant HR/IR Manager at our Mfamosing Plant and help shape a workplace built on excellence, collaboration, and growth.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/HRManagerMfamosing

We are proud to announce the unveiling of the newly rehabilitated Independence Memorial Obelisk at the iconic Tafawa Bal...
21/11/2025

We are proud to announce the unveiling of the newly rehabilitated Independence Memorial Obelisk at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The rehabilitation, done in partnership with the Tafawa Balewa Square Management Board focused on structural strengthening, aesthetic renewal, accessibility upgrades, and restoration of symbolic carvings and historical inscriptions, while preserving the monument’s original design and significance.

For Lafarge Africa, the rehabilitation of the Obelisk is a representation of our commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s development through projects that promote history, sustainability, and better living for future generations.

Special thanks to the MD/CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc., Lolu Alade-Akinyemi; Independent Non-Executive Director, Lafarge Africa, Mrs. Adenike Ogunlesi; Honorable Minister, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Tourism and Culture, Mrs. T**e Benson Awoyinka, representing the Executive Governor of Lagos state; Chairman, Senate Committee on Trade & Investment, Sen. Sadiq Suleiman Umar; Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Hon. Ahmed Munir; Hon. Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem; Managing Director, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lucia Sh*ttu; members of Lafarge Africa management team and other distinguished guests present.

19/11/2025

At Lafarge Africa, we celebrate the men who show up each day with resilience, heart, and a commitment to building a greener, stronger future.
They inspire excellence, uplift others, and create spaces where everyone can thrive.

Today, we honour their courage, compassion, and the impact they make across our communities.

Happy International Men’s Day.


Meet the resilient women of Lafarge’s 2025 Female Tilers Training, Calabar cohort.From hands-on skill building to real i...
18/11/2025

Meet the resilient women of Lafarge’s 2025 Female Tilers Training, Calabar cohort.

From hands-on skill building to real industry exposure, these trailblazers are redefining what’s possible for women in construction across Cross River State.

This is a proof of Lafarge Africa’s continuous commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and economic transformation for women.



Building the future together!What an inspiring finale it was for our Lagos Female Tilers and Block Laying trainees today...
14/11/2025

Building the future together!

What an inspiring finale it was for our Lagos Female Tilers and Block Laying trainees today.

We express our deepest appreciation to the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende and the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Feyisayo Alayande, for partnering with us on this mission.

Today, with our Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development Director, Viola Graham-Douglas, we celebrated 50 women now equipped to build sustainable careers in tiling and block laying to reshape our industry.

The journey continues!


14/11/2025

They are breaking barriers and building the future!

Meet the incredible women of Lafarge's 2025 Female Tilers training, Lagos cohort.

From Lagos to Ogun to Cross River, we're equipping 100 female pioneers with the skills to thrive in construction.

This is more than training; it's a movement for gender inclusion and economic independence.

Stay tuned, we have more to share!



Our Watershield Cement has been recognized as the “Most Innovative Cement Brand of the Year” at the Brandcom Awards 2025...
12/11/2025

Our Watershield Cement has been recognized as the “Most Innovative Cement Brand of the Year” at the Brandcom Awards 2025.

Innovation drives everything we do, from creating solutions that withstand the test of time to setting new standards in construction excellence.

Thank you to our customers, partners, and team for making this possible.

Digital skills are the future, and Lafarge will always be at the frontline of creativity. How many youths did Lafarge tr...
06/11/2025

Digital skills are the future, and Lafarge will always be at the frontline of creativity.
How many youths did Lafarge train in digital skills in 2023?

A) 20
B) 50
C) 100

Drop your answer below!

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