Aliko Dangote retires as Dangote Cement chairman

…As Ikazoboh replaces him

Majority shareholder and founder,Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has retired as the chairman of the cement manufacturer.

According to Dangote Group chief, branding and communications officer in a statement issued on Friday, the businessman relinquished the position to focus on Dangote Petroleum Refinery, petrochemical and fertiliser plant, as well as government relations.

Chiejina said Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, has been appointed as the new chairman with immediate effect