Jamil Abubakar appointed to lead Logistics at dangote group amid expansion drive

Jamil Mohammed Abubakar, an experienced aviation professional and son-in-law to Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has been appointed Managing Director of Infrastructure & Logistics at the Dangote Group. In his new role, Abubakar will oversee the conglomerate’s ports and trade-enabling infrastructure platform, a critical component of its long-term Vision 2030 strategy aimed at expanding industrial and export capacity across Africa. The appointment places him at the centre of the group’s logistics operations as it continues to invest heavily in infrastructure assets designed to strengthen re

Jamil Mohammed Abubakar, an experienced aviation professional and son-in-law to Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has been appointed Managing Director of Infrastructure & Logistics at the Dangote Group. In his new role, Abubakar will oversee the conglomerate’s ports and trade-enabling infrastructure platform, a critical component of its long-term Vision 2030 strategy aimed at expanding industrial and export capacity across Africa. The appointment places him at the centre of the group’s logistics operations as it continues to invest heavily in infrastructure assets designed to strengthen regional trade flows and improve supply chain efficiency. Abubakar brings more than 14 years of experience in aviation and operational leadership. His career includes roles at IRS Airlines, Azman Air, NG Eagle, and XE Jets, where he served as Chief Pilot and built expertise in safety management, risk oversight, and operational performance. According to the group, his leadership is expected to enhance efficiency, support expansion into new infrastructure projects, and strengthen the integration of logistics across Dangote’s industrial portfolio, which includes cement, fertiliser, sugar, and oil refining. The appointment also reflects a broader leadership restructuring within the Dangote Group, where members of the Dangote family have increasingly taken senior executive positions. This shift aligns with efforts to streamline governance while maintaining strategic control as the group targets a valuation of $100 billion by 2030. Abubakar’s role is expected to be central in unlocking new trade corridors, improving operational systems, and supporting the group’s ambition to position itself as a dominant player in Africa’s industrial and logistics landscape.