Lafarge Africa Plc Launches New ReadyMix Plant In Lagos

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has officially commissioned the Freedom Plant, a state-of-the-art ReadyMix facility located in Lekki, Lagos.

According to the firm, the launch represents another milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that power infrastructure development and economic growth across the country.

Speaking at the launch, Mr Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, Group Managing Director/CEO of Lafarge Africa Plc, noted, “The launch of the Freedom Plant further increases and strengthens our commitment to ‘Building Progress for People and the Planet.’ For us, this facility is not just about production but about expanding the frontiers of innovation and sustainability in our operations, meeting Nigeria’s growing demand locally, and empowering our people through job creation and skills development.”

“With this additional plant to our ReadyMix operations, Lafarge Africa has a clear strategy as a project enabler, driving quality and innovation forward, and meeting the growing demands of our customers,” he concluded.

In his remarks, Mr Derek Williamson, Head of Aggregates and ReadyMix at Lafarge Africa Plc, highlighted the strategic significance of the plant in strengthening the company’s footprint in Lagos. “This development complements our business extension strategy across the country. We have footprints in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Lagos.”

“With an increased capacity of three silos, which allows the facility to hold sufficient cementitious material for more than two days of operations, Freedom Plant will significantly boost our production volumes, improve customer service, and ensure product availability to meet the rising demand in Nigeria’s fast-growing economy. It would also enable us to supply our newly launched EcoCrete material and the full range of ReadyMix products and Value-Added Solutions in our portfolio,” he continued.

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