The chairman of the Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote, has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a 20-year leadership of the company.
Since assuming leadership in 2005, Dangote has been recognized as a key figure in transforming Dangote Sugar into a market leader in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing significant expansion projects and strengthening corporate governance.
“In line with the principles of good corporate governance and succession planning, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc hereby announces the retirement of our esteemed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, effective June 16, 2025,” the statement read.
According to the board, Arnold Ekpe, Independent Non-Executive Director, has been appointed the new chairman.
“Following a rigorous selection and transition process, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Arnold Ekpe, Independent Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, effective 16th June 2025,” the statement added.
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In a statement released by Company Secretary Temitope Hassan on Wednesday, it was stated that his retirement will take effect from June 16, 2025.
Since assuming leadership in 2005, Dangote has been recognized as a key figure in transforming Dangote Sugar into a market leader in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing significant expansion projects and strengthening corporate governance.
“In line with the principles of good corporate governance and succession planning, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc hereby announces the retirement of our esteemed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, effective June 16, 2025,” the statement read.
According to the board, Arnold Ekpe, Independent Non-Executive Director, has been appointed the new chairman.
“Following a rigorous selection and transition process, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Arnold Ekpe, Independent Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, effective 16th June 2025,” the statement added.
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Congratulations on your service...It is time to rest and enjoy your hardwork!!
ReplyDeleteWell-done sir, Happy retirement! congratulations to the new chairman.
ReplyDeleteThis was the main business! Alhamdulillah.
ReplyDeleteHappy Retirement Sir
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Hello iya Boys
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ReplyDeleteWell done Sir.
Congratulations
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your retirement
If this is the news, i'm not shocked.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your retirement.
Congratulations sir 👏
ReplyDeleteJob well-done 👍
Best wishes, sir
ReplyDeleteCongratulations 🎊 👏
ReplyDeleteHappy retirement 🥂🥳
ReplyDeleteFolks like him never truly retire in the true sense.
ReplyDeleteAnother example Tony Elumelu
DeleteHe didn't mean life retirement. " He retires from sugar refinery".
DeleteThe man ' agba go mbo' life.
Congratulations. I'm sure it's for the best
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