Nigeria, Dec. 1 -- Cadbury Nigeria Plc announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Oyeyimika Adeboye, effective 30 November, marking the end of her 17-year career with the company.

Mrs Adeboye joined the firm in 2008 as Finance and Strategy Director and became Managing Director in April 2019.

In a Thursday notice to the Nigerian Exchange, signed by its secretary Afolasade Olowe, the board said her leadership delivered significant growth and strengthened the company's long-term positioning.

It expressed "deep appreciation" for what it described as exceptional service during her time on the board.

Cadbury Nigeria said it would announce a substantive Managing Director in due course. While the search continues, the Finance Director...