Lafarge expands production capacity at Ashaka Cement's Sagamu plant

Lafarge Africa has announced an expansion of production capacity at the Ashaka Cement plant in Sagamu. This move aims to boost output in response to market demands.

Lafarge Africa, a leading cement producer in Nigeria, is expanding the production capacity of its Ashaka Cement facility located in Sagamu, Ogun State. The announcement highlights the company's efforts to increase manufacturing capabilities amid growing demand in the construction sector.

According to reports, this development follows Lafarge's strategic investments in its operations across the country. The Sagamu plant, part of Ashaka Cement's network, plays a key role in supplying cement to southern Nigeria. No specific details on the scale of the expansion or completion timeline were provided in the initial coverage.

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