Dangote Cement Signs $1 Billion Contract with Sinoma to Build 12 New Plants Across Africa

African cement giant Dangote Cement Plc is accelerating its continental growth strategy. The group has signed an agreement estimated at over $1 billion with Chinese company Sinoma International Engineering for the construction of twelve new cement plants and the expansion of several existing facilities across Africa.

The information, disclosed by the conglomerate, follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos, marking a new milestone in the industrial ambitions of the group led by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote.

This move is part of a strategy aimed at increasing production capacity, expanding the group’s commercial presence, and consolidating its leadership in the African cement market. According to Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, these investments represent a central lever to reach an annual production capacity of 80 million tonnes by 2030.

The project aligns with the Dangote Group’s Vision 2030, a strategic program that aims to increase the conglomerate’s total revenue to $100 billion. “Dangote Cement Plc, a subsidiary of Dangote Industries Limited, has signed a historic agreement in Lagos with Sinoma International Engineering for the construction of new projects and the expansion of existing facilities across Africa,” the executive stated.

According to MarketForces Africa, this major investment strengthens the group’s long-term growth strategy while supporting its continental industrial ambitions. The expansion is expected to consolidate Dangote Cement’s dominant position in Nigeria, increase export volumes, optimize the use of existing assets, and improve operational efficiency across its African markets.

Under the agreement, Sinoma International Engineering will participate in the construction of new integrated plants, the expansion of existing industrial sites, as well as modernization programs aimed at enhancing operational performance in several strategic markets.

The expansion plan covers a wide range of African countries. In Nigeria, several projects are planned in Itori, Apapa, Lekki, Port Harcourt, Onne, as well as in the northern part of the country, including a satellite grinding unit. In Ethiopia, a new production line will support rapidly growing local demand. Additional investments are also planned in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon.

Through these projects, Dangote Cement seeks to increase its installed capacity, optimize its industrial assets, and strengthen its operational efficiency across the continent. Beyond the group’s financial performance, these investments are also expected to support the development of African infrastructure, amid rapid urbanization and growing demand for construction materials.