Dangote Steps Down As Chairman Of Dangote Cement

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Africa’s richest man and president/chief executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has stepped down as chairman of the board of directors of Dangote Cement Plc.

The development was confirmed on Friday by the company’s spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, who stated that the billionaire industrialist’s resignation is part of a broader succession and governance strategy within the Dangote Group.

It states that the retirement takes effect from July 25, 2025, and Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, is now the new Chairman of the Board of Directors.