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Dangote Throws Party to Celebrate Employees
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Some members of staff of Dangote Industries Limited were recently celebrated in Lagos by the conglomerate for their commitment, loyalty, exceptional service and invaluable contribution to the growth of Africa’s most admired brand.
High point of the ceremony was the recognition of about 160 employees of the company. They were given long service award for being with the organisation for over a period of 10 to 30 years and above. Also, post-humous awards were given to ex-employees who lost their lives during their time of service at the firm.
At the event hosted by the Group Managing Director, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Olakunle Alake, 29 staff were awarded with 10 – 14 years’ of service awards; 85 employees with 15 – 19 years’ of service; 29 employees with 20 – 24 years’ of service; 13 employees with 25 – 29 years’ of service and 4 employees were also honoured with 30 years’ of service awards.
Remarkably, 12 staff who had passed on while in active duty to DIL, were eulogized and post-humous awards were given to their families for their dedicated service ranging from 10 to 39 years.
The Group Executive Director, Logistics and Distribution, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Abdu Dantata, emerged the highest living awardee for his 36 years of service, while the Group Managing Director, Mr Olakunle Alake, who gave the welcome remarks, was given an outstanding ovation for his 29 years of loyalty in service to the organization.
In his keynote address, the Group President/CE of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Aliko Dangote, commended all the awardees for their loyalty, commitment and dedicated service over the years; all of which had contributed to elevate the company from a trading concern founded in 1981 to one of the largest manufacturing conglomerates in Africa today, with a household name in Nigeria and a global brand to boot. He noted that employees, especially the awardees, were crucial part of the global success story which Dangote Industries has become today.
According to him, “I want to say a very big thank you to all of us here tonight. Indeed, loyalty is royalty and the successful growth of our company is a direct result of your excellent service. Your loyalty upholds our core principles and our continuous growth is based on a culture of resilience and loyalty.”
“Today, we celebrate your individual and collective successes and our breakthrough was due to your investment of many years of loyal service. I encourage you to remain dedicated and committed. We deeply appreciate you and your efforts. Thank you very much,” Mr Dangote added.
Africa’s wealthiest and foremost philanthropist, who personally presented the awards to all the awardees that have served DIL for 25 years and more and to the families of all the post-humous awardees, was likewise presented with a surprise gift of a framed picture of himself with the names of all the 160 awardees embedded by the organizing committee led by the Group Managing Director, Mr Olakunle Alake.
Their overall gratitude at the award, gift and honor was aptly captured by a staff in the security department, Mr Samanja Umaru, who was rewarded for his 20 years of service to the company. Samanja, who effusively narrated how Mr Dangote has transformed his life and family, pledged his undying loyalty to the organization which has given him so much.
According to Mr Samanja, “Dangote is a blessed man and Dangote (DIL) is a good company. I began working with Dangote way back in 1981 at the warehouse where we were paid N10 daily. God bless Mr Dangote. He carries everybody along, whether Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo, anyone. Alhaji Dangote changed my life. He is a blessed man.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
Seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
The elevation, which is a result of merit, seniority, record of service and performance in a written examination and oral interview conducted today at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, is part of efforts to strengthen the leadership cadre of the Nigeria Police Force.
The newly promoted DIGs are Mr Zachariah Fera Achinyan (formerly AIG Zone 4, Makurdi), Mr Zango Ibrahim Baba (formerly AIG Department of Logistics and Supply), Mr Isyaku Mohammed (formerly AIG Armament, Force Headquarters, Abuja), Mrs Margaret Agebe Ochalla (formerly AIG FCID Annex, Lagos), Mr Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman (formerly AIG Police Accounts and Budget, Force Headquarters, Abuja), Mrs Kenechukwu Onwuemelie (formerly AIG Zone 15, Maiduguri), and Mr Umar Shehu Nadada (formerly AIG Zone 14, Katsina).
This latest round of promotions follows the recent elevation of DIG Fayoade Adegoke to the substantive rank of DIG. He will now join the Force Management Team.
The promotions became necessary to fill the vacancies created by the retirement of eight DIGs who previously occupied these strategic offices.
While congratulating the new DIGs, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr Hashimu Salihu Argungu, charged them to live up to the expectations of their new offices.
He urged them to prioritise national security and foster a cordial and productive working relationship with the Commission to ensure the continued development of the Nigeria Police Force.
Some of the PSC board members who took part as examiners in the exercise included Mr Paul Adamu Galumje, Mr Taiwo Lakanu (DIG rtd and Chairman, PSC Standing Committee on Police Matters), and Onyemuche Nnamani (Secretary to the Commission).
Recently, Mr Tunji Disu became the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) following the exit of Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The managing director of 11 Plc, which used to be known as Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, has taken a final bow from the company after 45 years of meritorious service.
The development was contained in a notice signed by the Company Secretary to NASD Plc and the investing public. In the statement dated March 3, 2026, it was disclosed that the retirement is effective March 31, 2026.
11 Plc trades its shares on the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange.
The board of 11 Plc expressed its profound gratitude to Mr Oyebanji for his leadership and invaluable contributions to the company, wishing him the best in his future endeavours.
Mr Oyebanji was appointed chairman and managing director of then Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc in October 2008 and, following the divestment of ExxonMobil, he became the managing chief executive of 11 Plc in April 2017.
The board acknowledged Mr Oyebanji’s remarkable career with the organisation, which it said is a testament to his unwavering commitment, passion, and expertise in the oil and gas industry.
He joined Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc in 1980 as a Marketing Representative Trainee and progressed through various leadership positions, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic vision, including Planning Associate, Pricing Manager, District Manager, Branch Manager, Manager of Fuels Services, and Executive Director of Fuels.
His appointment as Managing Director in 2017 marked a significant milestone in his illustrious career, and he has steered the company through a period of significant transformation and growth.
Apart from his role at the company, Mr Oyebanji has played a significant role in the energy industry and the economy at large. He is currently the President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors in Nigeria.
He was a past chairman of the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) and the Petroleum Downstream Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).
He was also a past council member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the LCCl. He was a board member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria, for over 10 years.
Mr Oyebanji’s career extended well beyond Nigeria’s shores. He served at various points in his career as a Project Associate at Mobil Oil Corporation’s headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, and as a Manager, Planning, at Mobil Africa Sales Inc. He served as an Executive Director at Mobil Oil Cameroon and later at Mobil Oil Ethiopia. Eventually, he took on a global leadership role as Manager Industrial and Wholesale Fuels, Africa, Middle East, based in Belgium and reporting functionally to the Global I&W Manager.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Ms Jumoke Olaniyan has been appointed as the Chief Strategy Officer of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc.
In her new role, Ms Olaniyan will lead enterprise-wide strategy formulation and execution across the organisation, driving initiatives aligned with its ambition to deepen market liquidity, expand product innovation, broaden investor participation, and enhance long-term stakeholder value.
The role is central to strengthening cross-functional alignment and organisational effectiveness as NGX Group continues to evolve its integrated market infrastructure model.
NGX Group, in a statement, said it strengthened its executive leadership with the appointment of Ms Olaniyan to advance its next phase of strategic growth, digital transformation, product innovation and market development.
Her appointment underscores the company’s continued focus on disciplined strategy execution, strong governance and sustainable value creation.
It also reflects the group’s deliberate effort to strengthen its leadership structure through broader representation at the executive level, ensuring that women continue to play influential roles in shaping the evolution of Nigeria’s capital markets while contributing meaningfully to national economic development.
Before joining NGX Group, Ms Olaniyan held senior leadership roles at FMDQ Group Plc and FDHL Group, where she played key roles in business development, market expansion, and product innovation across the fixed income, currencies and derivatives markets.
With over two decades of experience spanning financial markets, strategy, consulting, and banking, she brings extensive expertise in market structure, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise transformation.
She holds a degree in Accounting as well as an MBA from INSEAD Business School and has built a reputation for driving growth, strengthening market participation, and delivering innovative financial market solutions that enhance transparency, efficiency, and market resilience.
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