Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Nigerian conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote, has officially commissioned its new cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan.
The announcement was made by the Managing Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Serge Gbotta, during a press briefing at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory. The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 50 hectares, has an annual production capacity of 3 million metric tonnes, positioning it among the largest Dangote Cement plants outside Nigeria.
Representing an investment of 100 billion CFA francs, the project underscores the company’s commitment to industrial growth, regional self-sufficiency, and job creation in West Africa.
“This plant is more than an industrial unit – it is a symbol of confidence in Côte d’Ivoire’s future.
“Our goal is to provide Ivorians with world-class cement, produced locally and offered at competitive prices,” said Mr. Gbotta.
Côte d’Ivoire becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production facility, contributing to the group’s total continental capacity of 55 million tonnes per year. The Attingué plant is expected to generate over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting youth employment and stimulating local SMEs including transporters, retailers, and suppliers.
The company also revealed plans to launch training programmes for young engineers and technicians through the Dangote Academy, aimed at strengthening local industrial skills.
Commercial Director of Dangote Cement Côte d’Ivoire, Stéphane Tchimou, highlighted the plant’s potential to transform the local construction industry. “Reliable, high-performance cement is essential for masons, contractors, and builders. Our distribution network will ensure availability across all regions,” he said.
He added that support mechanisms such as credit facilities and commercial partnerships will be introduced to empower small retailers and strengthen the value chain.
Beyond industrial operations, Dangote Cement has also committed to community development projects around Attingué, including road construction, clean water schemes, and support for local health centres in partnership with authorities and NGOs.
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, described the new facility as another milestone in the company’s pan-African expansion drive. “Africa is full of opportunities,” he said. “Our mission is to tell a new story—one of innovation, production, and progress for future generations.”
The Attingué plant will produce premium cement grades—CPJ 32.5R for masonry, CPJ 42.5N for buildings, and CPA 52.5 for large structures. With cutting-edge technology and sustainable design, the facility is expected to reduce cement imports and position Côte d’Ivoire as a regional hub for cement production and export.
