Aliko Dangote retires from Dangote Cement Plc

……appoints Ikazoboh as new Chairman

By Yagana Ali Yola 

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Foremost entrepreneur and founder of , 

Aliko Dangote has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors Dangote Cement Plc.

He stressed that the retirement takes effect from July 25, 2025. 

The former director, Aliko Dangote said he is relinquishing his position as chairman and retiring from the board, so as to focus more attention on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government Relations.

The board of Dangote Cement Plc has therefore announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, as the new Chairman, Board of Directors.  

In the same vein, Hajiya Mariya Aliko Dangote was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company, while Dorothy Ufot retired from the Board.

Aliko Dangote’s journey with cement began with a bold dream: to make Nigeria and Africa self-sufficient in cement production. Through strategic investments in state-of-the-art plants, and a commitment to local content.

Dangote Cement Plc has 52.0Mta capacity across African continent with Nigeria accounting for 35.25Mta. 

Currently, additional greenfield plants are coming up in Cote Ivoire (3.0Mta) and Itori, Nigeria (6.0 Mta) and on completion this year will push total capacity to 61.0Mta.

The new Chairman of the Board of the Company, Emmauel Ikazoboh in his acceptance speech, said he is truly honored to accept the role of Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc while pledging to uphold the highest standards of leadership and dedication in this role.

He described the company as a beacon of African enterprise, which has consistently demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. 

Over the years, Dangote Cement Plc has not only become the continent’s leading cement producer but has also played a vital role in driving economic growth and development across numerous African nations.