Board of Directors
The board size, board composition, and the board’s leadership structure are essential characteristics that affect the effectiveness of board management (corporate governance). The general board structure usually consists of a Chair, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), external/independent board members (such as the auditor and legal adviser), and a board secretary.
The company believes that what matters most is know-how (tacit knowledge and the ability to employ critical thinking when making decisions and planning), the active role and social traits of the board, and the ability to develop successors who possess talent in the right positions.
The company’s CEO is responsible for providing direction for the business: creating, communicating, and implementing the organisation’s vision, mission, core values, and overall direction – meaning leading the development and implementation of the organisation’s overall strategy and achievements.
Additionally, the board of directors is accountable to the shareholders for the success or failure of the company.
CEO/MD K.H. Dangari (Esq.) is the founder of D&D Ltd. At present, he serves as both Managing Director (MD)/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and principal promoter of D&D Ltd. He is a graduate in Political Science and Administration, and Law (LLB, BL), with master’s degrees in Conflict, Security and Development (MCSD), Leadership Studies (MLS), PGWH, and International Studies (MAIS). He is currently pursuing a PhD in Defence and Security Studies (DSS). He possesses immense capacity to translate knowledge into practice.
He has a track record of approximately thirty (30) years’ experience in mechanised farming systems, local processing, aggregation, and the promotion of agribusiness in Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, and internationally. His achievements also include advancing agribusiness and allied ventures.
In pursuit of these goals, he has travelled extensively to countries such as the United States—where he was hosted by Prof. Gideon Nwatu and his family—and the United Arab Emirates, among others, to attend programmes and exhibitions rich in education and networking opportunities. These engagements have enabled him to establish strong, mutually beneficial business relationships and further develop D&D Ltd.
He has also provided professional services and founded numerous agro-industrial companies and organisations. Furthermore, his experience encompasses consultancy for small and medium-sized enterprises, both domestically and internationally. He has delivered presentations and training to governments and institutions, particularly in the field of agribusiness.
He has also provided his professional services and established numerous agro‑industrial companies and organisations. Furthermore, his experience includes consultancy for small and medium‑sized enterprises, both domestically and internationally, with extensive knowledge of delivering presentations and training to governments—for example, in Agribusiness and Security (FMAFS)—as well as to non‑governmental organisations. He possesses strong communication skills in leadership, law, security, trade, marketing, and farming/local processing, which foster capacity building and sustainable development.
He has a proven track record in planning and decision‑making, ensuring strategic leadership for many organisations. Accordingly, he consults with a range of companies and organisations, including Nugwii Farms Co. Nig. Ltd, Zanikur Farms Co. Nig. Ltd, Raisa Farms, among others.
Additionally, he is a member and active secretary of several organisations, such as Nigerian Agro‑Exporters, the National Agribusiness Summit, Nigerian Agro‑Export Control Measure/Plan, Global‑Gap and Traceability, Agribusiness Stakeholders, collaborations with FMAFS, and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI).
In sum, these and many other memberships and leadership roles have equipped the promoter of D&D Ltd with the requisite knowledge and understanding of management and leadership, enabling him to drive the industrialisation, expansion, and modernisation of D&D Ltd.