Lafarge Africa Commissions Freedom Plant to Boost Local Manufacturing and Sustainability

Lafarge Africa Plc has officially launched the Freedom Plant, a cutting-edge ReadyMix facility in Lekki, Lagos, designed to strengthen local manufacturing and advance sustainable operations.

The plant features a fully automated batching system, allowing seamless remote data transfer and management from anywhere in the world via secure internet access. It is also equipped with advanced energy-efficient technologies, emission reduction measures, and capabilities to produce eco-friendly building solutions in line with Lafarge Africa’s sustainability agenda.

Speaking at the commissioning, Group Managing Director/CEO, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said:
“The launch of the Freedom Plant further increases and strengthens our commitment to ‘Building Progress for People and the Planet’. For us, this facility is not just about production, but about expanding the frontiers of innovation and sustainability in our operations, meeting Nigeria’s growing demand locally, and empowering our people through job creation and skills development. With this additional plant to our Readymix operations, Lafarge Africa has a clear strategy as a project enabler, driving quality and innovation forward and meeting the growing demands of our customers.”

Derek Williamson, Head of Aggregates and ReadyMix at Lafarge Africa, highlighted the strategic importance of the plant:
“This development complements our business extension strategy across the country. Currently, we have footprints in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagos. With an increased capacity of three silos which allows the facility to hold sufficient cementitious material for more than two days of operations, Freedom Plant will significantly boost our production volumes, improve customer service, and ensure product availability to meet the rising demand in Nigeria’s fast-growing economy. It would also enable us to supply our newly launched EcoCrete material along with the full range of ReadyMix products and Value Added Solutions in our portfolio.”