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Aliko Dangote Retires as Dangote Cement Plc Chairman

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Jul 24, 2025 — 1 min read

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and renowned entrepreneur, has retired as the chairman of Dangote Cement Plc, a move that will see him focus on Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The serial industrialist, who has been instrumental in transforming the cement industry in Africa, has relinquished his position as chairman and director of the board, effective July 25, 2025. Dangote Cement has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as the new Chairman, Board of Directors, while Hajiya Mariya Aliko Dangote has been appointed to the Board of Directors. This significant shift in leadership comes as the company continues to expand its operations, with upcoming greenfield plants in Cote Ivoire and Nigeria expected to push total capacity to 61.0Mta.

Key Takeaways:

Aliko Dangote has retired as the chairman of Dangote Cement Plc to focus on Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
He was instrumental in transforming the cement industry in Africa, becoming the continent's largest cement producer and exporter.
Dangote Cement has a 52.0Mta capacity across the African continent, with Nigeria accounting for 35.25Mta.
Additional greenfield plants in Cote Ivoire (3.0Mta) and Nigeria (6.0 Mta) will come online, increasing total capacity to 61.0Mta.
Emmanuel Ikazoboh has been appointed as the new Chairman, Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc.
Hajiya Mariya Aliko Dangote has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc.
The company has consistently demonstrated resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in driving economic growth and development across numerous African nations.

Statistics:

Dangote Cement Plc has a 52.0Mta capacity across the African continent.
Nigeria accounts for 35.25Mta of Dangote Cement Plc's total capacity.
Additional greenfield plants in Cote Ivoire (3.0Mta) and Nigeria (6.0 Mta) will increase total capacity to 61.0Mta.
Dangote Cement Plc has played a vital role in driving economic growth and development across numerous African nations.

Sources:

"Aliko Dangote Retires as Dangote Cement Plc Chairman" (Dangote Cement Plc, no date)

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