LAFARGE AFRICA : PRESS RELEASE - APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Lafarge Africa Plc.

Lagos, 30th April 2024

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - MR.

PUNEET SHARMA

The Board of Directors of Lafarge Africa Plc (the "Company") hereby notifies The Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public of the appointment of Mr. Puneet Sharma as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Company.

Mr. Puneet Sharma is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of professional experience. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Puneet worked with Tropical General Investment Nigeria Ltd and GSK Nigeria Consumer Plc as the Group CFO for Non-Agric Business and Finance Director respectively.

Mr. Puneet Sharma is a graduate of Panjabi University, Patiala, India. He is also a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

The Board appreciates Mr. Chinedu Richard for his efforts while he acted as the CFO and wishes Mr. Puneet Sharma success in his role as the Chief Financial Officer.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Adewunmi Alode

Legal Director & Company Secretary

Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solutions company is a member of Holcim Limited, a world leader in building solutions accelerating our world's green transformation. Listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, Lafarge Africa is actively participating in the urbanization and economic growth of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa.

Lafarge Africa has the widest footprint in Nigeria with cement operations in the South West (Ewekoro and Sagamu in Ogun State), North East (Ashaka, in Gombe State), South East (Mfamosing, Cross Rivers State) with Ready-Mix operations in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Lafarge Africa has a current installed cement production capacity of 10.5Mtpa.

Lafarge Africa leverages on its innovative expertise to provide value-added products and services solutions in the building and construction industry in Nigeria. Additional information is available on the web site at www.lafarge.com.ng

About Holcim

Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Driven by its purpose to build progress for people and the planet, its 60,000 employees are on a mission to decarbonize building, while improving living standards for all. The company empowers its customers across all regions to build better with less, with its broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact to ECOPlanet. With its innovative systems, from Elevate's roofing to PRB's insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Learn more about Holcim on www.holcim.com

CONTACT

Adewunmi Alode

Legal Director & Company Secretary adewunmi.alode@lafarge.com