Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced significant leadership changes as part of its ongoing succession plan and commitment to strengthening management capacity across its operations.
In a disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the Company confirmed the resignation of its Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ravindra Singhvi, effective 30 November 2025.
The Board expressed appreciation for his contributions since joining the Board in May 2020, noting his role in delivering consistent growth, advancing digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing the Company’s operational foundation and brand positioning.
To ensure smooth leadership continuity, the Board has approved the appointment of Mr. Thabo Mabe as the new Group Managing Director/CEO, effective 1 December 2025, pending shareholder ratification at the next general meeting.
Mr. Mabe, a seasoned multinational executive, brings wide-ranging experience across Africa and Europe in manufacturing, supply chain optimisation, fast-moving consumer goods, and large-scale business transformation.
His track record within the Dangote Group spans Dangote Flour Mills, Dangote Rice Limited, and NASCON Allied Industries Plc, where he has contributed meaningfully to value creation and operational turnaround.
In a separate resolution, the Board also announced the appointment of Mr. Mulhim Eltayeb as an Executive Director, effective 1 December 2025, subject to shareholder approval.
Mr. Eltayeb will lead the Company’s Backward Integration Programme (BIP) Operations, focusing on project execution, sustainability, and sector development.
He joins the Board with over three decades of global experience in agribusiness strategy, engineering, operational management, and sugar industry transformation across multiple continents.
His expertise is expected to accelerate Dangote Sugar’s progress in expanding local raw sugar production and achieving long-term import substitution goals.
The appointments reinforce Dangote Sugar’s commitment to:
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Leadership continuity and governance stability
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Capability enhancement across its food and agribusiness portfolio
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Sustained value delivery for shareholders and wider stakeholders
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Alignment with national socioeconomic priorities in the sugar sector
The Company acknowledged the strong foundation laid during Mr. Singhvi’s tenure and expressed confidence in the newly appointed executives to lead the next phase of growth.
