BUA Cement Targets 20 Million Tons Annual Capacity

BUA Cement is considering a 3-million-ton expansion of its production capacity in Sokoto as it deepens discussions with long-standing technical partner CBMI Construction Ltd., a subsidiary of China’s state-owned SINOMA Group.

The talks took place during a meeting in Dubai between Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman of BUA Group, and Zhang Sicai, chairman of CBMI Construction Ltd., alongside senior executives from both companies. 

The proposed project would involve the construction of a new cement production line in Sokoto, strengthening BUA Cement’s footprint across Nigeria.

When completed, the new line would raise BUA Cement’s total annual production capacity to 20 million tons, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s largest cement producers at a time when infrastructure demand remains strong across the country.

“Today, as we discuss the potential addition of a new 3-million-ton cement production line in Sokoto, we reflect on over 15 years of close partnership with CBMI,”  the Group founder disclosed.

The proposed expansion builds on a partnership that spans more than 15 years, during which CBMI has delivered cement production lines with a combined capacity of about 14 million tons for BUA Cement.

The relationship has been central to BUA’s rapid scale-up in recent years, with CBMI acting as a key engineering, procurement and construction partner on multiple projects.

“They have been a trusted collaborator, delivering 14 million tons of cement production lines and helping us grow together,” Rabiu further revealed, adding that the next expansion “would bring our total annual cement production capacity to 20 million tons — another milestone in our shared journey of success.”

Industry analysts say the planned Sokoto expansion reflects continued confidence in Nigeria’s long-term construction and infrastructure outlook, despite near-term macroeconomic pressures. 

While the parties did not disclose a timeline or investment size for the proposed project, the discussions signal BUA Cement’s intention to sustain growth through capacity expansion and strategic international partnerships, particularly with Chinese industrial players that have become increasingly active in Africa’s heavy manufacturing sector.