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Cadbury Nigeria Adds Two Directors to Its Board

The Nigerian confectionery company has appointed Dr. Rasaq Adedoyin Salami as an independent non-executive director and Hisham Ezz El Arab to its board, effective late March 2026.

Confectionery products on a manufacturing line in a food processing facility.
Confectionery products on a manufacturing line in a food processing facility. Photo : Nairametrics

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has strengthened its governance by appointing two new members to its board of directors.

The company announced the appointments on 29 March 2026. Dr. Rasaq Adedoyin Salami joined as an independent non-executive director with effect from 26 March 2026. Hisham Ezz El Arab was also named to the board.

The move comes as the manufacturer of chocolate and confectionery products seeks to reinforce oversight of its Nigerian operations. Cadbury Nigeria, a subsidiary of the global Mondelēz International group, has maintained a significant presence in the West African market for decades.

In Nigeria, where consumer goods companies face fluctuating raw material costs and currency pressures, experienced board members are often brought in to guide strategic decisions. The appointments reflect the firm's continuing commitment to local and international expertise on its governing body.

Cadbury Nigeria Plc has strengthened its governance by appointing two new members to its board of directors.
Fatima Zerhouni · The African Herald

Dr. Salami's background in independent oversight is expected to support the board's focus on corporate governance standards required by the Nigerian Exchange and regulators. Details of Hisham Ezz El Arab's specific role were not disclosed in the announcement.

Cadbury Nigeria produces several well-known brands sold across the country. The company operates in a competitive sector that includes both multinational and local players.

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The appointments took place five months ago. No further changes to the board were mentioned at the time of the original disclosure.

Based on reporting by Nairametrics.

بالعربية

عززت شركة كادبوري نيجيريا بي إل سي حوكمتها من خلال تعيين عضوين جديدين في مجلس إدارتها.

أعلنت الشركة عن التعيينات في 29 مارس 2026. انضم الدكتور رشاق أديدوين سلامي كمدير مستقل غير تنفيذي اعتباراً من 26 مارس 2026. كما تم تعيين هشام عز العرب في مجلس الإدارة.

يأتي هذا التحرك في الوقت الذي تسعى فيه الشركة المصنعة للشوكولاتة والحلويات إلى تعزيز الإشراف على عملياتها في نيجيريا. تعد كادبوري نيجيريا، وهي شركة تابعة لمجموعة موندليز إنترناشونال العالمية، حاضرة بشكل كبير في سوق غرب أفريقيا منذ عقود.

في نيجيريا، حيث تواجه شركات السلع الاستهلاكية تقلبات في تكاليف المواد الخام وضغوط العملة، يتم غالباً إحضار أعضاء مجلس إدارة ذوي خبرة لتوجيه القرارات الاستراتيجية. تعكس التعيينات التزام الشركة المستمر بالخبرة المحلية والدولية في هيئتها الحاكمة.

من المتوقع أن يدعم خلفية الدكتور سلامي في الإشراف المستقل تركيز مجلس الإدارة على معايير الحوكمة المؤسسية المطلوبة من قبل البورصة النيجيرية والهيئات التنظيمية. لم يتم الكشف عن تفاصيل الدور المحدد لهشام عز العرب في الإعلان.

تنتج كادبوري نيجيريا عدة علامات تجارية معروفة تباع في جميع أنحاء البلاد. تعمل الشركة في قطاع تنافسي يشمل كلاً من اللاعبين متعددي الجنسيات والمحليين.

حدثت التعيينات قبل خمسة أشهر. لم يُذكر أي تغييرات أخرى في مجلس الإدارة في وقت الإفصاح الأصلي.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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