Dangote Cement has commenced full operations at its new plant in Attingué, located about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The company announced the development on Sunday through its Managing Director in Ivory Coast, Serge Gbotta, during a briefing held at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory.
Built on a 50-hectare site, the facility boasts a production capacity of three million tonnes of cement annually, ranking among the group’s largest operations outside Nigeria.
According to the statement, the project, valued at 100 billion CFA francs, reflects Aliko Dangote’s long-term vision of fostering a self-reliant Africa capable of processing its raw materials into finished products for domestic use and export.
“With this facility, Ivory Coast becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production unit,” the company stated. “The group, with a total production capacity of 55 million tonnes per year across the continent, aims to support Ivorian infrastructure growth and meet the rising demand for building materials driven by urbanisation and development projects.”
The Attingué plant is expected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, stimulating economic opportunities for transporters, artisans, suppliers, and local businesses.
Gbotta said the company’s goal is to provide high-quality, locally produced cement that meets international standards while contributing to national growth.
“Our ambition is clear: to offer Ivorians globally competitive cement, produced locally. The Attingué plant is not just an industrial facility but a symbol of confidence in Ivory Coast’s future and a commitment to sustainable development,” he said.
