• Arnold Ekpe
“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, effective June 16, 2025.”
The company’s secretary, Temitope Hassan, said in a statement on Wednesday.
It said that Dangote’s retirement brought an end to a 20- year leadership of the company.
The statement noted that Dangote, who has been at the helm of leadership since 2005, is credited with steering Dangote Sugar into a market leader in Nigeria’s sugar industry, overseeing major expansion projects and strengthening corporate governance.
Under his leadership, the company implemented key Backward Integration Projects in Adamawa, Taraba and Nasarawa States to improve local sugar production and reduce import dependence.
Arnold Ekpe
The Board has appointed Independent Non-Executive Director, Arnold Ekpe, as 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.
Ekpe is a seasoned banker and former group CEO of Ecobank, with extensive boardroom and leadership experience across sectors.
“We welcome Mr. Ekpe to his new role and look forward to the next chapter in our Company’s journey under his leadership,” said the statement.
