Emmanuel Ikazoboh appointed Dangote Cement chairman

The board of Dangote Cement Plc has appointed Emmanuel Ikazoboh as the new chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.

Mariya Aliko Dangote was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the company, while Prof. Dorothy Ufot retired from the Board.

The Group Chief of Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, made this known via a statement issued on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Chiejina noted that Ikazoboh’s appointment followed the retirement of Aliko Dangote as the chairman of Dangote Cement.

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

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

He said: “My vision for Dangote Cement Plc is built upon a foundation of sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and unwavering commitment to our core values.

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“We will continue to focus on the following key priorities, Operational Excellence, Strategic Expansion, Sustainability, Innovation and Community Engagement.”

Part of the strategies he intends to introduce include driving down costs through the implementation of robust cost-reduction strategies to navigate inflationary pressures and enhance competitiveness.

Ikazoboh added that the company will accelerate efforts to adopt alternative fuels and technologies, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to a more sustainable future.

On staff welfare, he promised that the company will continue to invest in training and development, fostering a culture of excellence and empowering employees to reach their full potential.

Ikazoboh was previously the Group Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Inc., the Pan-African banking group.

He started his professional career at Akintola Williams Deloitte.

He first became the Managing Partner for francophone offices in Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire and later became the Managing Partner of the Deloitte firm in West and Central Africa until 2009.

In 2010 he was appointed by the Securities and Exchange (SEC) as an Interim Administrator to carry out capital market reforms of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS).

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