Dangote Sugar appoints Arnold Ekpe as Independent Non-Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc announced the appointment of Arnold Ekpe as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective from October 28, 2024, subject to ratification at the company's next Annual General Meeting. Ekpe, a highly regarded figure in the banking sector with over three decades of professional experience, brings substantial expertise to Dangote Sugar, having previously served as the CEO of Ecobank Group and played a vital role in the expansion of the bank’s operations across Africa and the UK. His involvement included overseeing significant mergers and acquisitions and contributing to substantial growth in the bank's balance sheet. Additionally, Ekpe holds other influential roles, such as Chairman of Baobab Microfinance Group and Chairman of the Business Council for Africa UK, and is an investor in initiatives with a Pan African focus that utilizes mobile digital technology.