A new chapter has begun for Lafarge Africa Plc as the company officially unveiled its new corporate identity and name: HBM Nigeria Plc.
The transition marks a significant milestone in its transformation journey and strategic alignment with its new shareholder structure.
The change to HBM Nigeria Plc reflects the company’s continued evolution as one of Nigeria’s leading building solutions providers, combining strong local roots with enhanced global industrial collaboration.
The company reaffirmed that the name change will not affect its operations, workforce, customers, shareholders, or its unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and infrastructure development.
Speaking on the transition, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, said the new identity signals a forward-looking phase for the company, driven by operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
Alade-Akinyemi said: “HBM Nigeria Plc represents an exciting new chapter in our journey as a leading building solutions company.
“We remain focused on delivering quality cement, concrete, aggregates, and innovative building solutions that support infrastructure development, housing growth, and industrialisation.
“This transition positions us for the future while reinforcing the values of excellence, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and responsible business practices that have defined our legacy for decades.”
The Chairman of HBM Nigeria Plc, Gbenga Oyebode, in his remark, said the transition is designed to position the company for enduring success while remaining true to the values and principles that have shaped its legacy over the decades.
Expressing the Board’s confidence in the new corporate identity, Oyebode said: “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our shareholders for their continued trust, to the Board and Management for their leadership, and to our employees whose dedication and commitment continue to drive the company forward.
“We are confident that HBM Nigeria Plc will continue to create sustainable value for shareholders, strengthen stakeholder trust, and deliver on its long-term ambitions”.
