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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.

Latest source 19 Jul 2026Updated 26 Oct 20264 sources

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

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

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

Where the dates come from

  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

Changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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