Dangote Cement Plc has announced the appointment of Ms. Mariya Aliko Dangote to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025.
The appointment reflects a continuation of strategic leadership consolidation within the Dangote Group, aimed at enhancing long-term value creation and operational excellence.
Ms. Dangote currently serves as Executive Director, Operations at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, a position she has held since 2023.
Her elevation to the Board of Dangote Cement Plc signals the company’s commitment to leveraging internal talent with proven operational expertise and cross-industry competence.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Bayero University, Kano, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Coventry University, United Kingdom. Her background uniquely positions her at the intersection of regulatory governance, strategic execution, and corporate leadership.
Prior to her current role at Dangote Sugar Refinery, she served as Group Strategy Lead at Dangote Industries Limited, where she led enterprise-wide strategy formulation and performance management initiatives.
Her redeployment to Dangote Sugar in 2019 marked the beginning of a more operations-focused role within the Group’s industrial subsidiaries.
Mariya Aliko Dangote also sits on the boards of Dangote–Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) and Al–Ummah Development Foundation.
She is a fellow of the National Institute of Credit Administration and has completed executive development programs in Leadership, Business Development, and Legal Strategy both locally and internationally.
Her appointment comes at a pivotal time for Dangote Cement Plc, which recently reported record earnings for the first half of 2025.
The company recorded ₦2.07 trillion in revenue, with profit after tax surging by 174.1% to ₦520.5 billion.
As Dangote Cement embarks on the next phase of growth under its new Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Mariya’s strategic acumen and risk management expertise are expected to contribute significantly to board-level decision-making.
According to the company, Mariya brings deep operational insight and cross-functional experience that will support agile governance and forward-looking oversight.
Her presence is expected to further enhance the company’s resilience amid evolving market dynamics and strengthen its sustainability, innovation, and governance frameworks.
