BUA Cement Signs Strategic O&M Deal With SINOMA To Bolster Local Production Capacity

In a strategic move to boost Nigeria’s cement production capacity and industrial efficiency, BUA Cement Plc. has signed a landmark Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement with SINOMA’s subsidiary, CBMI Construction Co. Ltd., covering its Obu and Sokoto Cement Plants.

The agreement was formally signed on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the BUA Middle East Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by the Chairmen of both companies—Abdul Samad Rabiu for BUA Cement Plc., and Zhang Sicai for CBMI. Senior executives from both organizations were present at the signing ceremony.

The Obu and Sokoto plants are among the most modern cement production facilities in sub-Saharan Africa, with a combined capacity exceeding 8 million metric tonnes per annum.

This O&M agreement signals a significant commitment to operational excellence, technical collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

By engaging a global engineering leader like CBMI, BUA Cement aims to enhance the reliability, output quality, and efficiency of its production processes.

The agreement is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s cement supply chain at a time of expanding infrastructure needs and urban development. It also opens opportunities for technology transfer and local capacity building, as Nigerian personnel will work closely with experienced CBMI teams.

The partnership reflects a growing trend in African manufacturing, where strategic international collaborations are leveraged to meet domestic demands and align with global standards.

This development reinforces BUA Cement’s role as a key player in Nigeria’s industrial landscape, while positioning the company to support both national and regional growth through a stable and scalable cement supply.