By Funmilayo Akinyemi
Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has officially retired from the company.
The retirement which takes effect from Monday, June 16, 2025, brings his 20-year leadership in the company to a meritorious end.
His retirement was announced by the company in a statement on Wednesday.
The company also announced that he will be succeeded by Arnold Ekpe, an independent non executive director, who was a former banker and the former group CEO of Ecobank.
“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.
“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.
“We welcome Mr. Ekpe to his new role and look forward to the next chapter in our Company’s journey under his leadership. We also express our deep appreciation to Alhaji Aliko Dangote for his years of exemplary service and unwavering commitment to excellence,” the statement said.
