Tinubu hails BUA chairman Rabiu at 66

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Chairman of BUA Group, as he turns 66. In a statement issued by the State House, Tinubu described Rabiu as a key figure in the development of modern Nigerian industry.

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As our administration continues to reposition the economy for sustainable and inclusive growth, we value patriotic entrepreneurs like Abdul Samad Rabiu whose investments complement government’s efforts to build a more productive, competitive and prosperous Nigeria.

Tinubu commended Rabiu's significant contributions to the nation's industrial development and economic transformation. He noted that Rabiu's investments align with the administration's goals for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. "As our administration continues to reposition the economy for sustainable and inclusive growth, we value patriotic entrepreneurs like Abdul Samad Rabiu whose investments complement government’s efforts to build a more productive, competitive and prosperous Nigeria," the President stated.

The President joined Rabiu's family, friends, and the Nigerian business community in celebrating a businessman whose career exemplifies vision, enterprise, and resilience. Tinubu highlighted Rabiu's investments in expanding domestic production, strengthening food security, and creating thousands of jobs. He also pointed to Rabiu's philanthropic endeavors through ASR Africa, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with wealth.

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For decades, Abdul Samad Rabiu has exemplified the finest traditions of Nigerian entrepreneurship. He has built industries instead of seeking shortcuts, invested for the long term instead of chasing quick returns, and repeatedly demonstrated confidence in our country, even in periods when many preferred to wait on the sidelines.

"For decades, Abdul Samad Rabiu has exemplified the finest traditions of Nigerian entrepreneurship," Tinubu said. "He has built industries instead of seeking shortcuts, invested for the long term instead of chasing quick returns, and repeatedly demonstrated confidence in our country, even in periods when many preferred to wait on the sidelines." The President added that Rabiu's success should be measured not only by the scale of his businesses but also by the livelihoods sustained and communities supported by his ventures.

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His success is not measured only by the scale of the businesses he has built, but by the factories that continue to produce, the livelihoods they sustain, the communities they support and the confidence they inspire in Nigeria’s future.