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What roles did Abdul Samad Rabiu hold, and when?

Abdul Samad Rabiu

Nigerian businessman who founded BUA International Limited and chairs the Nigerian Exchange-listed BUA Cement Plc and BUA Foods Plc.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Founder and Executive Chairman, BUA International Limited, since 1988. 6 dated roles on record.

Latest source 19 Jul 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20264 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. 1993 – 2000
    Chairman Tropical Continental Bank Former

    Chaired the bank's board.1

  2. 1988 – present
    Founder and Executive Chairman BUA International Limited Current

    Founded the group in 1988; it spans cement, sugar, flour, pasta, oil and gas, real estate and logistics.1

  3. Chairman (Non-Executive) BUA Cement Plc Current

    Chairs the board of the NGX-listed cement maker; the 2025 annual report names him as the company's ultimate owner.2

  4. Chairman BUA Foods Plc Current

    Chairs the board of the NGX-listed food company; re-elected as a director retiring by rotation at the 5th AGM on 15 July 2026.3 4

  5. President France-Nigeria Business Council Date uncertain

    Described as inaugural and current president of the council.1

  6. Chairman Bank of Industry (Nigeria) Former

    Former chairman of the state development bank; dates not given in source.1

Sources

  1. PrimaryMeet Our LeadershipBUA Group
  2. PrimaryBUA Cement Plc Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025BUA Cement Plc / Nigerian Exchange · 26 Feb 2026
  3. PrimaryBUA Foods Plc Financial Statements for 2023BUA Foods Plc / Nigerian Exchange · 28 Mar 2024
  4. SecondaryBUA Foods re-elects Abdul Samad Rabiu as Chairman, approves N28 final dividendNairametrics · 19 Jul 2026

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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