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Nigeria: The Bauchi State government has approved a US$7.9m road project to support the development of the Gwana cement plant in Alkaleri. 10,000 people will be employed in the construction of the plant before it commences production in the next two years, according to Leadership News. Feasibility studies for the plant have reached an advanced stage for the location of the plant by Resident Cement Company.

The plant will generate 100MW of electricity for the plant from coal, with surplus power supplied to nearby communities.

Kenya: The High Court has opposed the appointment of Bruno Oguda Obodha as the managing director of East African Portland Cement (EAPCC). The court took action following a petition in late December 2024 that argued that the selection process was opaque and not accountable to the public, according to the Nation newspaper. Oguda was chosen for the role by the country’s president William Ruto. However the role of the Public Service Commission in the appointment process has been questioned by the court. The vacancy for managing director post at EAPCC was announced in October 2024.

Türkiye: Traçim Çimento has appointed Oguz Aydinc as Plant Director.

Aydinc started his career in the 1990s and spent 18 years working for Nuh Cimento, mostly in production roles. He then became a factory manager for Traçim Çimento in 2014. He has since worked for Traçim Çimento and Dinçer Çimento in managerial roles as well as for other companies. He recently held the position of Business Development Manager for Liomsi & AMC. Aydinc holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Middle East Technical University.

Saudi Arabia: Tabuk Cement has announced a 10% increase in production costs following a fuel price adjustment by Saudi Aramco, effective 1 January 2025. The financial impact will reflect in the company’s results from the first quarter of 2025.