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NOMINATION COMMITTEE REPORT to help the effective functioning of the whole Board. The Committee conducts an extensive search for prospective candidates with appropriate skills and qualifications for specified directorship. In 2016, the Nominations committee had particular focus on gender diversity, following a Board review in 2015 that acknowledged the need for diversity in its composition and in particular, that there should be a strong representation of women. Aliko Dangote Chairman of the Nomination Committee It was in that regard that the Committee recommended the appointment of Dorothy Udeme Ufot (SAN), as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, following a rigorous selection, interview and validation process. She became the first woman to serve on Dangote Cement’s Board and brings formidable legal skills, advocacy and business insights that will strongly enhance the Company’s governance. The Nomination Committee was established in 2014 to assist the Board in discharging its responsibilities in relation to the composition of, and matters relating to, the Board and Senior Executive team. Composition The Nomination Committee includes one NonExecutive Director and three Independent NonExecutive Directors. I serve as the Chairman of the Committee by virtue of my position as the Chairman of the Board. Members of the Committee have extensive board, management and leadership experience across a wide range of companies. Biographical details of each member of the Committee, including relevant qualification and experience are set out in pages 86 to 89 of this report. The Company secretary is also the Secretary to the Committee. The Board appointment process The Nomination and Establishment Committee leads the process for identifying and recommending the appointment of new Directors with a clear understanding of the attributes and values required 118 Annual Report 2016 Her selection was influenced by the fact that as one of Nigeria’s most experienced legal practitioners, with more than 26 years’ experience in commercial litigation and arbitration. She has a balance of skills, knowledge and experience that we regard as essential for membership of our Board. I am pleased to say her appointment represents a positive step forward in our goal to improve the diversity and functioning of our Board. Additionally, because she is appointed as an Independent NonExecutive Director of the Company, the Board through the Committee have taken steps to satisfy itself that she is independent in character and judgement, and there are no circumstances which are likely to affect, or appear to affect, her performance and judgement as a director. Meetings The Committee met three times in 2016. When required, the meetings of the Committee were attended by appropriate Senior Executives of the Company (such as the Group Chief Executive Officer, Group Chief Financial Officer, General Manager of Human Resources and Company Secretary), as well as external advisers upon invitation.

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