Lafarge Cement

About Lafarge Cement

Large Africa Plc, a prominent provider of building solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and a subsidiary of the LafargeHolcim Group, stands at the forefront of transforming the construction landscape across the region.

With a vision to become the most trusted and preferred partner for African construction professionals and home builders, Large Africa Plc delivers high-quality cement, concrete, aggregates, and other building solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their excellence in quality, environmental sustainability, and nationwide accessibility at competitive prices.

Addressing the critical challenge of urbanization, LafargeHolcim, the parent company, is committed to *Building Better Cities*. As a global leader in building materials, LafargeHolcim drives urban transformation through innovative solutions that enhance housing availability, promote more compact, durable, and aesthetically pleasing cities, and improve connectivity.

For decades, Large Africa Plc has pursued a strategic approach to sustainable development, integrating industrial expertise with performance, value creation, employee respect, cultural appreciation, environmental stewardship, and resource conservation. The company prioritizes core values—health and safety, environmental responsibility, ethical corporate governance, and social responsibility—which encompass education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and housing initiatives.

Large Africa Plc fosters a high-performing workforce through rigorous training and knowledge-sharing programs, ensuring operational excellence across its plants and business units. The company remains forward-thinking, responsive to evolving community needs, and dedicated to uplifting local quality of life through sustainable development initiatives that directly impact socio-economic well-being and environmental health.

Central to its mission is delivering superior value to customers by providing innovative, high-quality products and solutions. The company’s portfolio includes well-established brands such as Shaka Portland Limestone Cement, Elephant Cement, Power max Cement, Upset Cement, UNICEF Cement, Ready mix Concrete, and Aggregates—each synonymous with quality, consistency, and long-term structural integrity. These offerings empower builders to create more housing units, build compact and resilient structures, enhance community connectivity, and contribute to the development of beautiful, enduring urban environments.

In concrete operations, Large Africa Plc benefits from the LafargeHolcim Group’s 50 years of expertise in innovative concrete solutions, enabling the delivery of tailored, high-performance products. Currently, Large Ready mix in Nigeria boasts a production capacity of 3.5 million cubic meters, reinforcing its role as a key player in the nation’s construction sector.

Large Africa Plc collaborates with all stakeholders in Nigeria’s building industry—from individual builders and large construction firms to architects and local artisans. The company ensures that every client, whether a craftsman in need of reliable cement or a leading architect seeking creative possibilities, receives tailored solutions backed by technical expertise and product innovation. This commitment stems from LafargeHolcim’s global leadership in building materials, with operations in 90 countries and decades of industry experience. In Nigeria, the company continues to offer a diverse