Dangote Cement Plc’s newly appointed chairman, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, has set out a five-point agenda aimed at sustaining the company’s growth trajectory and strengthening its role in Africa’s industrial and economic development.

Speaking at Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) during a combined Closing Gong Ceremony and Facts Behind the Figures presentation, Ikazoboh said his priorities include sustaining the company’s governance structures, driving growth and market transformation, accelerating innovation to reduce the group’s carbon footprint, expanding engagement with partners and host communities and investing in its workforce.

His appointment came after Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Group, stepped down as chairman of Dangote Cement in July 2025. A former interim administrator of the Nigerian Stock Exchange during a period of critical reform, Ikazoboh’s return to the corporate leadership at the helm of one of Nigeria’s largest listed companies underscores the increasingly central role of NGX Group in shaping corporate governance standards and strengthening the alignment between listed corporates and the capital market.

Chairman of NGX Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, described the transition as an important moment for Nigeria’s capital market.

“Dangote Cement has long been a cornerstone of our Exchange, contributing significantly to market depth, liquidity, and investor confidence.

“The appointment of Ikazoboh, with his track record in governance and market reforms, signals continuity and ambition. At NGX Group, we remain committed to providing a credible and innovative platform that enables companies of this scale to thrive,” he said.

Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, Temi Popoola, said the Group was positioning itself as a partner in corporate transformation.

“The capital market is not only a platform for raising funds but also a driver of transparency, innovation, and long-term value creation. Dangote Cement’s growth story illustrates the possibilities for issuers that leverage the full depth of NGX Group’s ecosystem,” he said.

Chief Executive Officer of NGX, Jude Chiemeka, added that the Facts Behind the Figures series was aimed at enhancing market transparency and improving investor understanding.

“Engagements such as this demonstrate the value of consistent disclosure and accountability. They also reaffirm NGX’s role as the marketplace for driving industrial upgrowth and investor confidence,” he said.