BUA Cement is transforming Okpella, Edo State, Nigeria, into a centre of industrial activity. Plans are underway to increase BUA Cement’s production capacity to 20Mta by 2027. Sustainability initiatives, including investments in cleaner energy and advanced technologies, remain a key focus for the company.
The company acquired the struggling Edo Cement Co in 2008 during Nigeria’s privatisation drive, investing over US$1bn to establish one of Africa’s most advanced cement facilities. In 2015 the Obu cement plant’s first line became operational in 2015, and in 2019, BUA Cement merged with its subsidiaries, including the Cement Co of Northern Nigeria (CCNN). This merger positioned BUA Cement as Nigeria's second-largest cement producer, with a market share rivaling Dangote Cement. A 2019 settlement resolved legal disputes between BUA Cement and the Edo State Government over ownership and royalties. This agreement included a total payment of NGN5bn and enabled the company to consolidate ownership of the Edo cement plant.
BUA Cement directly employs over 2000 people and has contributed significantly to Edo State’s internally generated revenue (IGR). The company’s investment extends to infrastructure projects such as roads, schools and healthcare facilities in the region.
