Dangote Cement Plc has commenced operations at its new cement plant in Attingué, in Côte d’Ivoire, approximately 30 kilometres from Abidjan.
Managing Director, Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, at a press briefing held at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory to announce the commencement of the operations, said the state-of-the-art facility spanned 50 hectares with an annual production capacity of 3.0 million metric tonnes.
He said the new cement plant, one of Dangote Cement’s largest plants outside Nigeria, represented a strategic investment of 100 billion CFA francs, underscoring the company’s commitment to industrial growth and regional self-sufficiency.
‘This plant is more than an industrial unit—it is a symbol of confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s future.
‘Our goal is to provide Ivorians with world-class cement, produced locally and offered at competitive prices’, Gbotta said.
With this, Côte d’Ivoire becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production unit, contributing to the group’s continental capacity of 55 million tonnes per year.
The Attingué plant is expected to generate over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting youth employment and stimulating local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including transporters, tradespeople, retailers, and suppliers.
The company also announced plans to launch training programmes for young engineers and technicians through the Dangote Academy, aimed at enhancing local expertise in industrial management.
Commercial Director, Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Stéphane Tchimou, emphasised the plant’s impact on the construction sector.
He said: ‘Reliable, high-performance cement is essential for masons, contractors, and craftsmen. Our distribution network will ensure availability across all regions’.
He also assured that support mechanisms such as credit facilities and commercial assistance will be introduced to empower small retailers and strengthen the value chain.
He assured that beyond industrial development, Dangote Cement is committed to community initiatives around the Attingué site, including road construction, clean water projects, and support for local health centres, in collaboration with local authorities and NGOs.
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed the group’s commitment to African economic development.
‘Africa is full of opportunities. Our mission is to tell a new story—one of innovation, production, and progress for future generations’, Dangote said.
The plant will produce premium cement in multiple grades—CPJ 32.5R for masonry, CPJ 42.5N for buildings, and CPA 52.5 for large structures—positioning Dangote Cement as a trusted partner in Côte d’Ivoire’s construction industry.
Designed with cutting-edge technology, the facility is expected to significantly reduce cement imports and establish Côte d’Ivoire as a regional hub for cement production and export.
