Yabawa Lawan Wabi has been appointed by the board of Directors of Dangote Sugar refinery plc as an independent Non-Executive Director.

According to the statement which was signed by the Company Secretary, Temitope Hassan, the appointment was approved by the board at its meeting held on February 28, 2023.

The statement read: “The Board of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. warmly welcomes Mrs. Wabi, and has no doubt that she would bring with her the rich experience she has garnered in finance, and a high degree of objectivity to the Board for sustaining stakeholder trust and confidence.

“Mrs. Wabi’s appointment as Independent Non-Executive Director takes effect on March 1, 2023 and is subject to the ratification of the Members of the Company at its next Annual General Meeting.”

Wabi is a graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria.