Yabawa Lawan Wabi has been appointed by the board of Dangote Sugar refinery plc as an independent non-executive director.
The nomination was authorized by the board during its meeting on February 28, 2023, according to a corporate notification signed by Temitope Hassan, the company secretary.
In addition to serving as director of finance and accounting at the Ministry of Works & Housing in Borno State and as the state’s accountant general, Mrs. Wabi has experience working in the public sector.
Wabi is a fellow of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and a graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.
Part of the notice 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.”
