Mallam Suleiman Yahyah, chairman of Nigeria-based AshakaCem Plc, has tendered his resignation from the company.

“In line with the listing requirements of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the Board of Directors hereby announce the resignation of Mallam Suleiman Yahyah, OON as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from May 2, 2017," a statement by the company said.

Mallam Yahyah joined the Board of Directors of AshakaCem Plc in 2010, and was appointed as chairman of the Board of Directors in March 2015.