L-R: Zhang Wanjun, CBMI Deputy Director of Marketing; Finn Arnoldsen, Chief Operations Officer, BUA Cement Plc; Engr. Yusuf Binji, Managing Director, BUA Cement Plc.; and Fengtao Geng, Assistant General Manager, CBMI; Zhang Sicai, Chairman CBMI Construction Ltd., Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman, BUA Cement Plc; Tian Bao, Nigeria Regional Manager CBMI; Chikezie Ajaero, Chief Financial Officer, BUA Cement Plc; and Mr. Yang Zhi, CBMI Vice General Manager.
BUA CEMENT Plc, manufacturers of Portland Limestone Cement, and Sokoto Portland Limestone Cement, has signed an agreement with CBMI, to build a new ultra modern 3-million-ton-per-annum cement line in Sokoto.l
A statement signed by BUA Acting Head, Corporate Communications, Tim Sogbeinde, and made available to SummitNews, says the agreement marks a major milestone in BUA’s expansion drive, and “reflects our commitment to meeting Nigeria’s growing infrastructure needs.”
According to the statement, the US$240 million project, includes the new cement line, power plant, and other key facilities, adding that the project will significantly increase BUA Cement’s production capacity bringing its total annual capacity to 20 million tons when completed, and strengthening regional supply.
The statement reads: “This agreement builds on BUA Cement’s 15-year collaboration with CBMI, during which CBMI successfully delivered cement production lines totalling 14 million tons across BUA’s factories in Obu(Edo) and Sokoto, Sokoto states.
“The Sokoto plant is strategically located as the only cement plant in Nigeria’s North-West, providing east access to landlocked neighbouring countries.
“This location enables BUA Cement to serve both domestic and regional markets efficiently ensuring high quality Nigerian cement reaches new communities and critical infrastructure projects.
“In parallel, the BUA 700-ton per day mini LNG plant in Kogi, scheduled for completion later this year, will supply clean reliable energy to power the new Sokoto line as well as existing lines, improving efficiency, reducing emissions and supporting sustainable industrial growth.
“This investment comes at a transformative time for Nigeria. The bold reforms introduced by His Excellency Mr. President, have made it easier to establish and operate factories while stimulating demand for infrastructure and construction projects.
“These reforms create a favourable environment for industrial growth, and BUA Cement is proud to contribute to the nation’s development, by expanding capacity, creating jobs, and supporting critical infrastructure.
“With the completion of Sokoto line targeted in 20 months, BUA Cement is excited about the opportunities ahead, and confident that this project will strengthen its position as a leader in the Nigerian cement industry, and across the region.”
