BUA FOUNDER ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HANDS OVER BUA RICE LEADERSHIP TO SON, KHALIFA RABIU

BUA Group Chairman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, has appointed his son, Khalifa Abdulsamad Rabiu, to lead BUA Rice, marking a new chapter for one of Nigeria’s leading rice brands.The appointment is part of the company’s growth strategy as BUA Rice seeks to expand its operations across Nigeria and West Africa. The company will continue to work with local farmers through its out-grower programme while managing rice processing, packaging, and distribution.The move also signals a generational transition within the BUA Group, with Khalifa Rabiu taking on a key leadership role in the conglomerate’s agricultural business.Industry stakeholders believe the development will strengthen BUA Rice’s position in the market and support its plans for long-term growth and expansion.