Lafarge Africa Breaks ₦1tn Revenue, Profit Soars 173%

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has hit a historic milestone, reporting ₦1.1 trillion in revenue for 2025, a 53% surge from ₦696.8 billion recorded in 2024.
The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 173% to ₦273 billion, up from ₦100.1 billion the previous year, signaling robust operational efficiency and strategic execution. Operating profit also jumped to ₦392 billion, marking a 103% increase from ₦193 billion in 2024, driven by strong top-line momentum, cost optimization, and improved plant efficiency.
Earnings per share (EPS) reflected the company’s exceptional performance, rising from ₦6.22 in 2024 to ₦17 in 2025, a 173% increase, underscoring Lafarge Africa’s commitment to shareholder value.
Commenting on the landmark results, Lafarge Africa CEO Lolu Alade-Akinyemi said:
“Our Full Year 2025 performance reflects the strength of our 4-point strategy and disciplined execution. Crossing the ₦1 trillion revenue threshold is a historic moment for Lafarge Africa. With a 103% increase in operating profit and 173% growth in Profit After Tax, we have demonstrated operational excellence and unwavering focus on value creation.”
He added: “With Huaxin’s collaboration and industrial expertise, we enter 2026 with optimism. Our prudent capital allocation, cost discipline, and strategic clarity position us to capitalize on emerging market opportunities while sustaining long-term shareholder value.”
Alade-Akinyemi also expressed gratitude to employees, customers, stakeholders, and investors, highlighting their role in reinforcing Lafarge Africa’s resilient performance and consistent value creation.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand the Ashaka Plant in Gombe State and the Sagamu Plant in Ogun State, which will increase production capacity to 2 million tons (MT) and 3.5 MT per annum respectively. Upon completion, Lafarge Africa’s total cement production capacity will reach 14 million MT per annum, further strengthening its leadership in Nigeria’s building solutions market.
The CEO concluded: “We will continue exploring volume growth opportunities while maintaining disciplined cost management. Sustainability remains at the heart of our long-term strategy, ensuring operational excellence and continued value creation for all stakeholders.”