Abdulsamad Rabiu
Abdulsamad Rabiu is a prominent Nigerian businessman and the Chairman of BUA Group, a leading conglomerate in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. He is known for his philanthropic efforts and significant contributions to Nigeria's economic development. At the launch of Ibrahim Babangida's memoir, he pledged a substantial donation to support the establishment of the IBB Presidential Library.
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Abdulsamad Rabiu is the founder of BUA Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, and real estate.
Africa’s power list: Billionaires to watch in 2026
Tanzania· 2025-12-20
The President thanked the 'four wise men of the private sector': Jim Ovia, Femi Otedola, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Aliko Dangote.
Tinubu pledges more infrastructure spending, defends legacy projects
Nigeria· 2025-06-05
The Founder/Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu, received African Excellence in Business.
Tinubu bags lifetime African achievement award in GhanaNigeria· 2025-05-12
Abdulsamad Rabiu is the founder of BUA Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in cement, sugar, and real estate.
Africa’s wealth Titans: Meet the 10 richest billionaires in 2025Tanzania· 2025-04-19
Abdulsamad Rabiu is the chairman of BUA Group, securing the sixth position with $5.1 billion.
Forbes List: These are the richest people in Africa
Ghana· 2025-04-02
Rabiu was worth $5.1 billion and owns the BUA Group, which has interests in various sectors.
Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola remain on forbes Africa’s billionaires ListNigeria· 2025-03-30Abdulsamad Rabiu pledged N5bn for the construction of the IBB Presidential Library.
Knocks as IBB regrets annulling MKO Abiola’s victory in 1993Nigeria· 2025-02-21
Abdulsamad Rabiu launched the book with a donation of N5bn.
Babangida regrets annulling June 12 presidential electionNigeria· 2025-02-20
