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Ibukun Awosika Resigns as Cadbury Nigeria Director After 15 Years

From The Punch · (6m ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ibukun Awosika has resigned from her position as a director at Cadbury Nigeria Plc.
  • Her resignation is effective from May 1, 2026.
  • Cadbury Nigeria expressed gratitude for her contributions since her appointment in October 2009.

Ibukun Awosika, a prominent figure in Nigerian business, has stepped down from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc. The company officially announced her resignation, which will take effect on May 1, 2026, in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

Awosika, who has been a director at Cadbury Nigeria since October 2009, has served the company for over 15 years. Her tenure includes significant leadership roles, such as being the former Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and the founder of The Chair Centre Group. Cadbury Nigeria acknowledged her departure, stating, "The Board expresses its deep appreciation to Mrs. Awosika for her valued contribution since his appointment in October 2009."

The company has indicated that a replacement for the outgoing director will be announced in due course. Awosika's departure marks the end of a long and impactful association with Cadbury Nigeria, during which she contributed to the company's strategic direction and governance.

The Board expresses its deep appreciation to Mrs. Awosika for her valued contribution since his appointment in October 2009.

— Cadbury NigeriaThe company's official statement acknowledging Ibukun Awosika's resignation and thanking her for her service.
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