BUA, CBMI sign agreement to build $240m cement line in Sokoto

BUA Cement Plc has signed an agreement with CBMI to build a new ultra-modern 3-million-ton-per-annum cement line in Sokoto.

BUA, in a statement on Thursday, January 22, 2026, said the agreement marked a major milestone in the company’s expansion drive and reflects its commitment to meeting Nigeria’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company said the $240 million project, which includes the new cement line, power plant, and other key facilities, will significantly increase BUA Cement’s production capacity, bringing its total annual capacity to 20 million tons when completed and strengthening regional supply.

It stated that the agreement builds on BUA Cement’s 15-year collaboration with CBMI, during which CBMI delivered cement production lines totaling 14 million tons across BUA’s factories in Obu (Edo) and Sokoto.

The company said: “The Sokoto plant is strategically located as the only cement plant in Nigeria’s North-West, providing easy access to several landlocked neighboring countries.

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“This location enables BUA Cement to serve both domestic and regional markets efficiently, ensuring high-quality Nigerian cement reaches new communities and critical infrastructure projects.

“In parallel, the BUA 700-ton-per-day mini LNG plant in Kogi, scheduled for completion later this year, will supply clean, reliable energy to power the new Sokoto line as well as existing lines, improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

“This investment comes at a transformative time for Nigeria. The bold reforms introduced by His Excellency, Mr. President, have made it easier to establish and operate factories while stimulating demand for infrastructure and construction projects.

“These reforms create a favorable environment for industrial growth, and BUA Cement is proud to contribute to the nation’s development by expanding capacity, creating jobs, and supporting critical infrastructure.”

With the cement line scheduled for completion in 20 months, BUA Cement said it is optimistic about the opportunities ahead and confident the project will reinforce its leadership in Nigeria’s cement industry and the region.

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