Lafarge Africa Unveils Nigeria’s First Low-carbon, Ready-mix Concrete

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company and manufacturer of a range of cement brands, has officially launched EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon ready-mix concrete.

The product was unveiled at Lafarge’s Abuja Ready-Mix (RMX) plant on Wednesday. According to the company, EcoCrete delivers a minimum 20 per cent reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional CEM I concrete without compromising on strength, durability, or performance.

Speaking at the launch ceremony graced by industry regulators and key stakeholders,  the group managing director/chief executive officer of Lafarge Africa Plc Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, stated that Lafarge’s Abuja Ready-Mix plant has now been converted to 100 per cent EcoCrete production, making a bold step in the company’s journey toward excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

“Over the last year, we have introduced products like Ecoplanet Elephant and Unicem cement, each one a step forward in our journey toward excellence, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Today, introducing our low-carbon Readymix solution, EcoCrete, we take another bold step forward.

“As part of the first phase of this ground-breaking rollout, which will enable the product’s availability, we have fully converted the Lafarge Abuja Ready-Mix (RMX) plant to 100 per cent EcoCrete production. This demonstrates our commitment to scale sustainable solutions, push the boundaries of what is possible in construction, and align our business with the aspirations of our customers, our communities, and our planet. We are proud to be shaping an industry where growth and responsibility go hand in hand,” he stated.

In his keynote address, the special adviser to the Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy on Climate Finance & Green Growth, Temitope Akinyemi, commended Lafarge for leading sustainable innovation in the industry, stressing that the launch of EcoCrete aligns with Nigeria’s green growth strategy. He said: “The launch of this product today is very well aligned to Nigeria’s Green Growth Strategy, which prioritises our developmental needs and environmental responsibility. Lafarge Africa has once again demonstrated vision and leadership in pioneering EcoCrete, a next-generation innovation that delivers strength, durability and reliability that we all require, while reducing CO2 emissions.’’

Speaking at the launch, Xu Gang, the vice president for International Business, Huaxin, said EcoCrete is a product of global expertise and local ambition, adding that the conversion of the Abuja plant signifies Huaxin’s commitment to the Nigerian market.