Dangote Cement has officially opened a new cement plant in Attingué, about 30 kilometres from Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Serge Gbotta, Managing Director of Dangote Cement Ivory Coast, during a media briefing at Novotel Abidjan-Marcory, according to a statement released by the company on Sunday.
The new factory, which sits on 50 hectares of land, has the capacity to produce three million tonnes of cement each year. This makes it one of Dangote’s largest production sites outside Nigeria.
Valued at 100 billion CFA francs, the project reflects Aliko Dangote’s vision of a self reliant Africa that transforms its own resources into high quality finished goods rather than relying on imports.
With this development, Ivory Coast becomes the 11th African country to host a Dangote Cement production plant. Across the continent, the group now boasts a combined production capacity of 55 million tonnes per year.
According to the company, the new plant will help meet the country’s growing demand for construction materials, driven by urban expansion and major infrastructure projects.
The Attingué facility is also expected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, offering opportunities for young people and boosting small businesses such as transporters, builders, suppliers, and retailers.
Speaking at the launch, Gbotta said the company aims to deliver high quality products while supporting local growth.
“Our goal is to provide Ivorians with world class cement made locally and sold at a competitive price,” he said. “This plant is more than just an industrial project it’s a symbol of confidence in Ivory Coast’s future and a commitment to sustainable development alongside local communities.”
With the Attingué plant now operational, Dangote Cement continues to expand its presence across Africa, reinforcing its role in driving industrialisation and infrastructure development on the continent.
