This was disclosed by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Arvind Pathak, in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange, where he highlighted the group’s robust performance, strategic expansion, and continued commitment to cost leadership and regional trade.
Pathak noted that the company recorded an 18.2% increase in export volumes from Nigeria, with 18 successful clinker shipments delivered to Ghana and Cameroon in the review period.
“This demonstrates the growing importance of our pan-African footprint and our ongoing commitment to regional trade and self-sufficiency,” he said.
On the financial front, Dangote Cement reported a 41.8% rise in Group EBITDA, reaching ₦944.9 billion, while profit after tax surged by an impressive 174.1%. The company attributed this performance to disciplined execution, improved cost efficiency, and sustained investment in operational infrastructure.
“Our strategic priorities remain focused on long-term value creation. During the period, we began the phased delivery of 1,600 additional CNG-powered trucks, which will significantly reduce our logistics costs and enhance environmental efficiency,” Pathak added.
Dangote Cement remains Africa’s largest cement producer, with a total installed capacity of 52.0Mta across the continent. In Nigeria alone, the company operates with a production capacity of 35.25Mta.
This includes the Obajana plant in Kogi State — the largest in Africa — with a 16.25Mta capacity across five lines, the 12Mta Ibese plant in Ogun State, 4Mta from Gboko in Benue, and 3Mta from its Okpella plant in Edo State.
Beyond Nigeria, the company maintains operations in several African countries, including Cameroon (1.5Mta), Congo (1.5Mta), Ghana (2.0Mta), Ethiopia (2.5Mta), Senegal (1.5Mta), Sierra Leone (0.5Mta), South Africa (2.8Mta), Tanzania (3.0Mta), and Zambia (1.5Mta).
Through sustained investments, Dangote Cement has eliminated Nigeria’s dependence on cement imports and has positioned the country as a net exporter of cement and clinker.
