BUA Cement Plc has signed an agreement with China-based CBMI to construct a new ultra-modern 3-million-tonnes-per-annum cement production line at its Sokoto plant, in a move aimed at expanding capacity and meeting Nigeria’s growing infrastructure demand.
The US$240 million project covers the new cement line, a dedicated power plant and other supporting facilities. Upon completion, the investment will raise BUA Cement’s total annual production capacity to 20 million tonnes, strengthening supply in northern Nigeria and neighbouring markets.
The agreement deepens BUA Cement’s long-standing partnership with CBMI, which spans over 15 years. During this period, CBMI has delivered cement production lines with a combined capacity of 14 million tonnes across BUA’s facilities in Obu, Edo State, and Sokoto.
BUA Cement said the Sokoto plant occupies a strategic position as the only cement factory in Nigeria’s North-West, offering proximity to several landlocked neighbouring countries. This, the company noted, will enhance its ability to serve both domestic and regional markets while supporting infrastructure development across the sub-region.
To support the expansion, BUA is also developing a 700-tonne-per-day mini liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Kogi State, scheduled for completion later this year. The LNG facility is expected to supply cleaner and more reliable energy to the new Sokoto line as well as existing production lines, improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions.
The company said the investment aligns with ongoing economic reforms by the Federal Government, which have improved the operating environment for manufacturers and boosted demand for construction and infrastructure projects.
Construction of the new Sokoto cement line is expected to be completed within 20 months. BUA Cement said the project will create jobs, support sustainable industrial growth and further strengthen its position in Nigeria’s cement industry and the wider region.