Dangote Cement Plc has announced board changes following its meeting held on July 25, 2025.
The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh as the new Chairman, following the retirement of Mr. Aliko Dangote, GCON, as Director and Chairman of the Board, effective the same day.
The Board also approved the appointment of Ms. Mariya Aliko Dangote to its Board of Directors, while Mrs. Dorothy U. Ufot, SAN, FCIArb (UK), retired from the Board, also effective July 25, 2025.
The Board also considered and approved the company’s Unaudited Financial Statements (UFS) for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Mariya Aliko Dangote holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Bayero University, Kano, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Coventry University, United Kingdom.
She previously served as Group Strategy Lead, Dangote Industries Limited, a position she held until her redeployment to Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc in 2019.
In 2023, she was appointed Executive Director, Operations, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc.
Mariya also serves on the boards of Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) and Al–Ummah Development Foundation, among others.
She is a fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration and has attended numerous local and international professional training programmes in Leadership,
Business Development and Law. She brings extensive experience in Risk Management and Business Strategy.
With her cross-functional expertise and understanding of strategic operations, Mariya brings a forward-thinking perspective to the Board. Her presence is expected to ensure the Company remains agile and well-positioned for long-term value creation.
