The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) celebrates the appointment of its esteemed Fellow, Ms. Mariya Aliko Dangote, to the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc, following the company’s official approval recently.
She is also a Fellow of NICA and has enhanced her expertise through numerous local and international professional development programs focusing on leadership, business development, and law.
Mariya, an accomplished professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Bayero University, Kano, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Coventry University, United Kingdom, brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to her new role.
Her career highlights include serving as Group Strategy Lead at Dangote Industries Limited and Executive Director of Operations at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, where she has demonstrated outstanding leadership since 2019.
In addition to her executive roles, Mariya serves on the boards of Dangote Peugeot Automobiles Nigeria Limited (DPAN) and the Al–Ummah Development Foundation.
Mariya’s extensive experience in Risk Management and Business Strategy, combined with her cross-functional expertise, uniquely positions her to provide a forward-thinking and dynamic perspective to the Dangote Cement Plc Board.
Her appointment is expected to contribute significantly to the company’s agility and its commitment to sustainable, long-term value creation.
NICA congratulates Mariya Aliko Dangote on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to her continued impact in the business and credit administration sectors.
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