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From Graduate Trainee to Performance Coordinator: Engr. Ogochukwu Nwakire's Inspiring Journey with Lafarge

Thirteen years ago, Engr. Ogochukwu Nwakaire (R.Engr. MNSE, MNSChE,  MAPWEN ,MBA)embarked on a journey with Lafarge Africa, starting as a fresh-faced graduate trainee. Today, as Performance Coordinator at the Mfamosing Plant in Cross River State, one of Lafarge Africa’s plant locations, she stands as a testament to growth, dedication, and the incredible opportunities Lafarge Africa offers.

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Lafarge Africa Celebrated Children’s Day 2025 Across Its Communities

‘Children: Our Future and Our Responsibility’ – a theme that resonated deeply as Lafarge Africa Plc, a leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions and makers of a range of cement brands, marked an inspiring 2025 Children’s Day. The celebrations swept across its host communities in Nigeria, bringing joy, learning, and a renewed commitment to the nation's young minds.

12 May 2025
How Lafarge Africa's Women on Wheels is Driving Gender Inclusion in Logistics

The transportation industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but Lafarge Africa's 'Women on Wheels' initiative is gradually changing the stereotype by empowering women to take the wheel – literally. The groundbreaking programme provides women with the training, tools, and opportunities to thrive in the transport and logistics sector.

A Compelling Story of Lafarge Africa's Female Truck Drivers in Calabar

30 more women have successfully graduated from the Lafarge Driving Institute, stepping boldly into the logistics industry through our Women on Wheels initiative in Calabar. Each graduate represents our commitment to inclusion, road safety, and excellence in the logistics industry.
 

EMBRACING EQUITY: BUILDING PROGRESS FOR WOMEN TODAY AND EVERYDAY
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The month of March and especially, International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th every year presents an opportunity to reflect on how we are empowering women to thrive especially in the workplace. Empowered women, empower women. To support one is to support all, and this drives us at Lafarge Africa as we continue to support more women to thrive and grow both professionally and personally.

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WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
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Environmental sustainability is about balancing our own needs with those of the world around us. It implies making thoughtful decisions that will safeguard our natural resources, ensuring that they continue to thrive and support life on Earth far into the future.

In this article, let's take a look at what environmental sustainability is, why it is important and also explore the things surrounding environmental sustainability.

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THE NEED FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN CONSTRUCTION
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Imagine you're building something – a house, a school, or any structure. Think about all the materials like bricks, wood, and metal and all the work that goes into putting them together. 

Now, how do we make sure that creating these wonderful structures doesn’t harm? This is where sustainability in construction comes in.

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Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the Holcim Group - the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. It was incorporated on 24th February, 1959 and listed as a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Exchange on 17th February, 1979. Lafarge serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

With plants in Ewekoro and Sagamu in the South-West, Mfamosing in the South and Ashaka in the North-East of Nigeria, Lafarge Africa Plc currently has an installed cement production capacity of 10.5MTPA and has plans to grow in the near term.

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