There are at least 12 registered cement companies in Nigeria, though the industry is dominated by three major players: Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa. While these three companies hold the largest market share, smaller companies and new entrants are also active in the market.
Major players: Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa are the three dominant companies with the largest production capacity and market share.
Other companies: Several other companies are registered, though they may have smaller market shares or specialize in different aspects of the cement industry, such as importation and distribution.
New entrants: The market continues to see new players with plans for new plants to meet demand. TOP CEMENT COMPANIES The top cement companies in Nigeria are Dangote Cement, BUA Cement, and Lafarge Africa Plc. Dangote Cement’s plants are located in Obajana (Kogi State), Ibese (Ogun State), and Gboko (Benue State). BUA Cement has plants in Obu (Okpella, Edo State) and Kalambaina (Sokoto State). Lafarge Africa has plants in Ewekoro and Sagamu (Ogun State), Mfamosing (Cross River State), and Ashaka (Gombe State).
Company Main Locations
Dangote Cement Obajana (Kogi State), Ibese (Ogun State), Gboko (Benue State)
BUA Cement Obu (Okpella, Edo State), Kalambaina (Sokoto State)
Lafarge Africa Plc Ewekoro and Sagamu (Ogun State), Mfamosing (Cross River State), Ashaka (Gombe State) photo credit:Blueprint newspaper
