By Oke Peter
Dangote Cement Plc has entered into a landmark $1 billion agreement with China’s Sinoma Engineering to develop new cement projects across seven African countries.
The strategic partnership covers 12 projects aimed at significantly boosting the company’s production footprint across the continent. Upon completion, the expansion is expected to raise Dangote Cement’s total production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum by 2030.
From left: President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Sinoma International Engineering, Lin Zhong Sinoma (Nanjing); at the MOU signing between Dangote Cement Plc and Sinoma International Engineering on Strategic Framework Agreement for the execution of twelve (12) new construction and expansion projects across the Group, in Lagos on Friday, February 27, 2026.
According to the company, the initiative aligns with its long-term ambition to strengthen market leadership in Africa, enhance export capabilities, and improve overall operational efficiency. The move is also expected to reinforce its supply chain and distribution networks across key regional markets.
Under the agreement, Sinoma Engineering will be responsible for overseeing construction works, plant expansions, and modernization of existing facilities. The collaboration is projected to enhance regional manufacturing capacity while supporting broader industrial growth across participating countries.
