With a production capacity of 200 trucks of cement daily, the facility is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs and numerous indirect employment opportunities.
The newly completed $1.5 billion Mangal Cement plant in Iluagba, Kogi State, Nigeria, is set to transform the local cement industry with a production capacity of 200 trucks of cement daily.
The plant’s inauguration was celebrated with a grand ceremony, marking a significant milestone for both Mangal Cement Company and Kogi State.
Mangal Industries has partnered with China-based Sinoma International Engineering for the plant’s construction, with a reported cost of $600 million. This project will also include a dedicated 50MW power plant.
Mangal Cement Company (MCC) aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s construction sector by providing high-quality cement at reduced prices, supporting infrastructure projects nationwide.
To power the plant, Wärtsilä, a Finnish company, has secured a 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement. This agreement covers a captive power plant with five Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines, generating 50MW of power.
Construction of the 3Mt/year cement plant began in mid-2022 following Mangal Industries’ contract with Sinoma International Engineering, marking a pivotal development in Nigeria’s cement industry.
