By Esther Ososanya
Africa’s richest man and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, the company he founded and built into one of the continent’s largest cement producers.
The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the company’s Group Chief, Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina.
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Chiejina stated that Dangote resigned to focus more fully on operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a multibillion-dollar project nearing full-scale commercial rollout.
Ikazoboh Takes Over as Chairman
Following Dangote’s exit, the Board of Directors appointed Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, as the new chairman.
Dangote, who remains the majority shareholder, is expected to continue influencing the company’s strategic direction, though no longer in an executive or board leadership role.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
