Lafarge Africa records 53% revenue increase, hits ₦1.1trn in 2025

Lafarge Africa records 53% revenue increase, hits ₦1.1trn in 2025

By Laraba Usman

Lafarge Africa Plc recorded a revenue milestone of ₦1.1 trillion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 53 per cent increase from ₦696.8 billion posted in 2024.

Profit Before Tax surged by 170 per cent to ₦411 billion, reflecting strong operational performance and improved cost management.

Profit After Tax rose by 173 per cent to N273 billion, up from N100.1 billion in the previous year. Operating profit also climbed from N193 billion to N392 billion.

The growth was driven by strong volume expansion, enhanced plant stability, disciplined cost optimisation, and improved distribution efficiency. Earnings per share increased from N6.22 to N17.

Chief Executive Officer Lolu Alade-Akinyemi described the performance as a historic turning point, attributing the results to disciplined execution and the company’s four-point strategy focused on operational excellence and value creation.

He expressed optimism about 2026, citing collaboration with Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd. and ongoing expansion projects at the Ashaka and Sagamu plants, which will raise total production capacity to 14 million metric tonnes per annum.

The company said it remains focused on improving capacity utilisation, embedding sustainability across operations, maintaining cost discipline, and delivering long-term shareholder value.

Lafarge Africa records 53% revenue increase, hits ₦1.1trn in 2025