# Dangote Cement to build 6M-ton plant in Itori, Nigeria

Dangote Industries Ltd. has agreed with China Sinoma International Engineering to construct a 6 million-ton cement plant in Itori, southwest Nigeria, within 27 months. The plant will increase Dangote's local output capacity to 41.25 million tons and produce clinker for export.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-02-02
- Where: Itori, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Starts operating: May 2025
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 6 million tons per year
- Products: cement, clinker
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Dangote Industries](https://endata.com/companies/13736.md)
- [China Sinoma International Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/68302.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [moneyweb.co.za](https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/africa/richest-african-man-building-fourth-cement-plant-in-nigeria/), 2023-02-02: "Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, agreed with a Chinese firm to construct a 6 million-ton cement plant to expand output and exports in his home market of Nigeria."

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