Dangote Cement Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Mariya Aliko Dangote to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025.
The move signifies a continued effort within the Dangote Group to consolidate leadership and drive long-term value creation across its subsidiaries.
Currently serving as Executive Director, Operations at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc—a role she assumed in 2023—Ms. Dangote brings a wealth of operational experience and strategic insight to the cement arm of the Group.
Her appointment underscores the company’s commitment to harnessing homegrown leadership talent with cross-sector expertise.
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A law graduate of Bayero University, Kano, Mariya also holds an MBA from Coventry University in the UK. Her diverse background spans regulatory governance, corporate leadership, and strategic implementation.
Before her current executive position, she served as Group Strategy Lead at Dangote Industries Limited, where she was instrumental in driving enterprise-wide performance and strategy execution.
Her redeployment to Dangote Sugar in 2019 marked a shift toward more hands-on operational responsibilities within the Group’s industrial ventures.
Mariya Aliko Dangote also sits on the boards of Dangote–Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) and Al–Ummah Development Foundation.
A fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration, she has completed numerous executive training programs in leadership, legal strategy, and business development.
Her appointment comes at a significant moment for Dangote Cement, which recently reported record-breaking financials for H1 2025—generating ₦2.07 trillion in revenue and a 174.1% increase in profit after tax, amounting to ₦520.5 billion.
As the company charts its next phase of growth under newly appointed Chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Mariya’s proven leadership, strategic foresight, and governance experience are expected to play a vital role in shaping board-level decisions.
According to the company, her addition will strengthen agile governance, bolster sustainability initiatives, and enhance resilience in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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