Ibrahim Mahama has Handed Over Management of Dzata Cement to His Daughter

According to report by Ghonetv on Friday 9, October 2026, Ghanaian business mogul Ibrahim Mahama has disclosed that he has handed over the management of Dzata Cement to his daughter, adding that he has not been actively involved in the company’s operations for the past three years.

The businessman made the revelation in a statement in which he explained that his daughter has taken over the responsibility of managing the cement manufacturing company. His comments have drawn attention to the role of family succession in business and the growing involvement of the next generation in managing established enterprises.

According to Mahama, he has stayed away from the company’s management for approximately three years, suggesting that the day-to-day running of the business has been entrusted to his daughter during that period.

His disclosure offers insight into the management arrangements at Dzata Cement, a Ghanaian-owned cement company established to contribute to the country’s industrial development and the local cement market.

The decision to entrust the business to his daughter also highlights the importance of succession planning in family-owned enterprises. Such transitions can help ensure continuity, preserve business interests and provide younger family members with opportunities to develop leadership and management experience.

However, further details about his daughter’s specific role, the structure of the management transition and whether he retains any formal position or ownership interest in the company were not provided in the statement.

Mahama’s comments are likely to generate discussion about leadership succession, family businesses and the participation of younger entrepreneurs in Ghana’s private sector.

As one of the country’s prominent business figures, his disclosure places the spotlight on how major privately owned companies prepare for leadership transitions while maintaining their operations and long-term business objectives.

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