Lafarge Africa Plc

Yesterday, our GMD/CEO, Lolu Akinyemi led other members of the Lafarge Africa management team on a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Engr. Sanusi Garba and other Commissioners of the body. The NERC has played a vibrant role in shaping the evolution of the power sector, and leaning on its policies and frameworks, Lafarge Africa is seeking to strengthen ties with the commission and explore areas of mutual collaboration. We thank the Chairman and the NERC for the longstanding support provided to Lafarge Africa and we reaffirm our commitment to partnering with the Commission to advance the long-term goals of the Nigerian energy sector. #LafargeAfrica

Wishing you a joyous and blessed Eid el Maulud celebration! Eid Mubarak! #EidElMaulud #LafargeAfrica #BuildingProgress

In line with our CSR pillar of Education, we have impacted over 16,000 students across Nigeria this year, through our initiatives which range from scholarship and bursary disbursement, climate literacy, and other community initiatives. Our Back to School initiative supports school enrolment and provides school uniforms, bags, sandals and other educational materials required by students in our host community schools. We also support our communities with classrooms and other infrastructural support that ensures that children go to school and stay educated. #LafargeAfrica #WorldLiteracyDay #Thrivingwithourcommunities

It is our esteemed pleasure to introduce Mrs. Olusola Oworu who has joined the Board of Directors of Lafarge Africa Plc. Mrs. Oworu is a seasoned finance expert with over 30 years’ experience across various sectors including banking, finance, consulting, commerce, energy and the public sector. She is the current Chairman of the BoardCredit Committee at Sterling Bank Plc. Over the years, Mrs. Oworu has served in various capacities such as an Independent Director at First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Lagos State Government and Vice-President at Citibank Nigeria Limited. Mrs. Oworu is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), former Council Member of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry and also a former Council Member of the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria. Join us in wishing Mrs. Oworu all the best. #LafargeAfrica

Lafarge Africa is proud to be Certified™️ by Great Place To Work®️. The prestigious award is based entirely on what our employees say about their experience working with Lafarge Africa - with an impressive overall positive average of 85% on all survey statements, and 92% of employees affirming that Lafarge Africa is a great place to work. Great Place To Work®️ is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. We will continue to create an inclusive, positive and supportive workplace where our employees thrive and succeed. #LafargeAfrica #BuildersofProgress

Our people are the bedrock of our innovation drive, taking charge and delivering solutions that build progress for all. Imbibing the spirit of excellence, they live out our mandate of operational excellence, from ideas to execution. Like our #BuildersofProgress, you, too, can embrace innovation and excellence this week. #LafargeAfrica #BuildingProgress #InnovationandExcellence

We are ending the week on a great note with these photos of the participants of our female tilers and block-laying training program. This year’s program builds on the successes of previous editions, expanding our impact to more women from low-income communities. We are excited to see the enthusiasm and hard work of the women who are gaining the relevant skills to compete favourably in the sector. We look forward to their graduation ceremony coming up in September. Empowering women with tiling and block laying skills is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. #lafargeafrica #womenempowerment #Buildingprogress #Thrivingwithourcommunities

Did you know that In 2022, we used 123,263 tonnes of waste to serve as alternative fuel and raw material sources? To reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, we have significantly increased the usage of industrial waste and biomass as alternative fuels through our Geocycle operations. This shift has resulted in a 19% increase in the proportion of these sustainable energy sources, further reducing our carbon footprint. Click to read more in our 2022 Sustainability report - https://lnkd.in/dqSqcfwJ #Sustainability #BuildingProgress #LafargeAfrica

Applications are still open for the Lafarge Africa Technical Skills Development program! Are you looking to acquire practical skills and boost your career? This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed. Apply before Friday, August 30th, and take the first step towards a brighter future. #LafargeAfrica #TSDP2024 #vocationaltraining

Yesterday, we rolled out the Female Tilers and Block Laying Training Program, an Initiative aimed at empowering and educating 40 women from low-income communities in Lagos state to thrive in a male dominated sector. During the comprehensive training, expert trainers and professionals will take the participants through theoretical and practical aspects of tiling and block laying. They will also be impacting them with relevant soft skills to get started in the industry. ‘I am proud of what we are doing as an Organisation in empowering the women in our communities. This initiative underscores our commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusion while improving the quality of life of the participants who will go on to become skilled professionals', - Viola Graham-Douglas, Director, Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainable Development. Also present at the event were Owoeye Oluyemi- Director-in-Construction, Lagos state Technical & Vocational Education Board, Folarin Sunkanmi Quadri - Trainer Representative, Lagos State Tilers Association, from Lafarge Africa - Titilope Oguntuga, Head, Sustainability and Corporate Brand, Ginika Frank-Durugbor, Head Corporate Communications, Engr. Ayo Osho, Technical Services Engineer and Lafarge Africa Volunteers. The participants will be awarded certificates at the graduation ceremony in September. Look out for more updates on this training program. #LafargeAfrica #BuildersofProgress #womenempowerment