Dangote Cement has begun production at its new three-million-tonne-per-year plant in Attingué, near Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The ₦100-billion facility is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and boost local cement supply across West Africa.
Dangote Cement has officially commenced production at its new plant located in Attingué, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The company announced the launch in a statement on Sunday, following an official ceremony held earlier in the week. The event took place at the Novotel Abidjan-Marcory, where the Managing Director of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast, Serge Gbotta, confirmed that the facility had begun full operations.
Built on a 50-hectare site, the new plant has an annual production capacity of three million tonnes, making it one of Dangote’s largest cement facilities outside Nigeria. The company said the project, which cost an estimated 100 billion CFA francs, reflects the vision of its founder, Aliko Dangote, to promote industrial self-sufficiency in Africa and reduce dependence on imports.
According to the group, Ivory Coast has now become the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production plant. The company’s total installed capacity across the continent has reached 55 million tonnes per year, and it plans to use this expansion to support the country’s rapid urban growth and infrastructure projects.
The company stated that the Attingué facility is expected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, benefiting young people and stimulating local small and medium-sized businesses. These include transporters, building professionals, retailers, suppliers, and other service providers.
Speaking during the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast said the project demonstrates confidence in the country’s economic future and commitment to sustainable development.
“Our goal is to offer Ivorians high-quality cement produced locally at competitive prices,” he said. “This plant is not just an industrial project but a statement of trust in Ivory Coast’s potential and a long-term commitment to its communities.”
The company added that it aims to strengthen regional integration through trade, enhance the availability of building materials, and contribute to the West African nation’s economic transformation.
