Abdul Samad Rabiu

Abdul Samad Rabiu

CON
Born (1960-08-04) 4 August 1960 (age 64)
Kano, Nigeria
OccupationBusinessman
RelativesKabiru Isyaku Rabiu (brother)

Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu CON (was born 4 August 1960) is a Nigerian business magnet and philanthropist.[2] He is the current chairman of the Nigerian Bank of Industry (BOI).[3][4] As of July 7, 2020, Forbes estimated Abdul Samad's has a net worth of $3.2 billion. In January 2023, Abdul Samad Rabiu becomes the 4th richest man in Africa.[1].

Education

Rabiu attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.[5]

Career

Rabiu began his career by establishing BUA International Limited in 1988 for main aim of commodity trading(local domestic production).[5]

Philanthropy

Rabiu uses the BUA Foundation for his philanthropic activities, he constructed 7,000-square-meter paediatric ward at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and the construction of the Centre for Islamic Studies at Bayero University Kano.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Abdulsamad Rabiu Real Time Networth". Forbes Africa.
  2. ↑ "Dangote gains $500 million, Adenuga loses $100 million today! | Encomium Magazine". 5 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Rabiu, Alakija, others in Forbes 'Black Billionaires' list". 6 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "Vp Osinbajo's Unquenchable Love For Bua Boss, Abdulsamad Rabiu". THISDAYLIVE. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 December 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ↑ Agboola, Oluwatoyin (10 September 2018). "Top 3 Achievements of Abdul-Samad Rabiu- Chairman of Nigerian Conglomerate BUA Group". Olatorera Consultancy Limited. Retrieved 10 October 2021.