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Lafarge Africa introduces electric truck in its supply chain fleet

Lafarge Africa Plc has announced a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the launch of an Electric Vehicle (EV) truck into its supply chain fleet.

This significant milestone, in partnership with Tolaram, marks the first of its kind in Africa, underscoring Lafarge Africa’s unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and innovative solutions for a greener future.

Speaking at the launch of the EV Truck at the company’s Ewekoro factory on Monday, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, GMD/CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc, said: “Today, as we gather here, we mark yet another significant milestone in our sustainability journey. We are proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Heavy Goods Electric Vehicle (EV) truck in Nigeria, an achievement that highlights our commitment to innovation and solidifies our position as pioneers in pursuing environmentally responsible practices within our industry.”

According to Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, the building solutions company has achieved notable milestones in its accelerating green mobility journey, “Our journey towards a more sustainable future began years ago with a vision to integrate environmentally friendly practices into every aspect of our operations. This vision has guided us through a series of significant milestones that have reshaped the landscape of our supply chain.”

Reflecting on Lafarge’s commitment to a sustainable supply chain, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi stated that the introduction of the EV truck marks a significant shift towards a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable supply chain. He added that this strategic move benefits the environment and holds immense promise for all stakeholders.

In his remarks, Osaze Aghatise, the Logistics Director, Lafarge Africa Plc remarked: “The introduction of the EV Truck signifies an important achievement in our logistics strategy, signaling our transition to more eco-friendly and sustainable transportation practices. Our aim is to incorporate more EV Trucks into our fleet in the near future alongside our exploration of other sustainable transportation initiatives. This exemplifies our unwavering dedication to taking a leadership role within our industry, fostering the development of competitive and sustainable supply chain.”

Saeed Ande, Procurement Director, Lafarge Africa Plc; in his comment said: “For us sustainability is a way of life. From a procurement standpoint, this project delivers value to our multiple stakeholders and efficiency for the end user which then translates to a positive impact on the bottom line. In procurement we can conceive innovative ideas, we can talk about them, but we need great partners, with the same sustainability goals. My charge to other partners who have approached me on their readiness is that, we are ready for a win-win partnership that accelerates decarbonization, innovation and value to our stakeholders, we can together take this to the next level and reach the stars.”

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From left, Tony Ugah, Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun State; Surav Agrawal, General Manager, BHN; Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, MD/CEO Lafarge Africa Plc; Osaze Aghatise, Logistics Director, Lafarge Africa Plc., Adewunmi Alode, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Lafarge Africa Plc; Saeed Ande, Procurement Director, Lafarge Africa Plc; and Sola Arobieke, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on Commerce, and Representative of the Commissioner of Commerce, Ogun State; during the Launch of Electric Vehicle (EV) Trucks, first-of-its-kind in Africa into Lafarge Africa Plc Supply Chain Fleet at Lafarge Africa Plc Ewekoro Factory on Monday.

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