Lemi National Cement Factory enters final stage

Addis Ababa, March 11, 2024 (FBC) – High level government officials led by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh visited the ongoing construction of Lemi National Cement Factory in North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region today.

On the occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister said that the construction process of the factory has reached at a critical stage of completion of civil and electromechanical works where it will be able to produce cement.

He stated that the factory will contribute a lot in boosting the nation’s production capacity of cement up on completion.

The Deputy Prime Minister also affirmed that the federal and regional government will work together to help the factory commence production in short period of time.

Chief Administrator of Amhara Regional State, Arega Kebede said the completion and production commencement of Lemi National Cement Factory is expected to address the shortages of cement in the country.

The construction of Lemi National Cement Factory is being underway with a cost of 2.2 billion USD in North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region some 150 km north of Addis Ababa.

Up on completion, the factory is set to produce 10,000 tons of cement daily.