HBM NIGERIA PLC

LAFARGE AFRICA PLC, a prominent industrial company specializing in building materials, traces its origins to February 26, 1959, when it was incorporated in Nigeria, commencing operations on January 10, 1961. Initially known as Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria PLC, the company formed as a joint venture involving Blue Circle, the United Africa Company of Nigeria, and the Western regional government in Nigeria. The entity underwent a name change to Lafarge Africa Plc in July 2014, following the consolidation of Lafarge's assets in Nigeria and South Africa. Currently, Lafarge Africa Plc operates as a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Exchange Limited and is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd., a globally recognized cement group. The company's core business revolves around the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of building and construction solutions, including cement, concrete, aggregates, and mortar products. Its extensive product portfolio features various cement brands such as Elephant Cement, Supaset, Powermax, EcoplanEt, UniCem, Ashaka Cement, and Watershield Cement, designed for a wide array of construction needs. Lafarge Africa also provides ready-mix concrete solutions and offers waste management services through its Geocycle division, promoting sustainable practices in the construction industry. The company primarily serves the Nigerian market, with manufacturing plants strategically located across the South-West (Ewekoro and Sagamu), North-East (Ashaka), and South-South/South-East (Mfamosing, Cross River State) regions. Notable subsidiaries and divisions contributing to its comprehensive offerings include WAPCO Cement, United Cement Company of Nigeria (UniCem), Ashaka Cement, Atlas Cement Company, and Lafarge Ready Mix Nigeria Limited.