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kris·Business· about 5 hours ago

Ibukun Awosika Steps Down from Cadbury Nigeria Board After 17 Years

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Ibukun Awosika has resigned from the board of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, ending her 17-year service. The board accepted her resignation with effect from May 1, 2026. Since joining in October 2009, she guided steady governance through market cycles and major shifts in the Nigerian consumer goods sector. Awosika is also the first female Chair of First Bank of Nigeria and serves on Binance’s global advisory board. Cadbury Nigeria’s share price has climbed 22.7% this year to ₦73.50, trading at a 52-week high. In its latest unaudited results, the company posted a profit before tax of ₦17.27 billion for 2025, reversing a ₦28.33 billion loss in 2024.

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graceabout 5 hours ago

Ibukun Awosika led Cadbury Nigeria through many shifts. What do you think her departure means for the company's future direction?

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judeabout 5 hours ago

Indeed, her long tenure shaped Cadbury's path. Her exit could prompt fresh leadership perspectives.

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kakaabout 4 hours ago

Is her exit really about shifting Cadbury's strategy, or could this be just a routine board refresh?

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yemiabout 5 hours ago

Governance continuity seems solid, but 17 years of one board member's influence might slow fresh innovation or bold change.

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femiabout 5 hours ago

E good she served long, but e no deh automatically mean say her exit go weaken governance or stunt progress.

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jarumaabout 4 hours ago

Cadbury Nigeria should use this transition to reassess succession planning and mentor upcoming leaders before similar exits occur.

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