Yes, to become an industrialist extraordinaire is not a feat attained by wishful thinking or lofty titles, it is earned through relentless effort, an unbroken commitment to nation-building, and the wisdom to see opportunity where others see impossibility.
In this regard, few men embody the essence of true industrial greatness like Alhaji AbdulSamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group. His journey from a determined entrepreneur to a revered empire builder took decades of strategic vision, grit, and boundless generosity. But beyond boardrooms and factories, Rabiu’s legacy is equally defined by his extraordinary compassion, the rare gift of feeling the pulse of the people, of empathising with the forgotten, and of rebuilding hope where there once was none. His philanthropy is not performative, it is intuitive, deeply personal, and profoundly progressive.
Despite the meter-is-running nature and demands of his vast businesses, in this 25minutes-long video, this man of means spoke with warmth and conviction about the remarkable strides Nigeria has taken under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in just two short years. With characteristic clarity, Rabiu celebrated the President’s bold economic reforms, his courage in making hard choices, and his unwavering vision of a stronger, more self-reliant Nigeria.
For Rabiu, these achievements are not just headlines, they are building blocks of a better nation, evidence that progress, though hard-won, is indeed possible under focused and purposeful leadership. Coming from a man who knows what it takes to build, transform, and elevate, Rabiu’s commendation of Tinubu is both sincere and significant. A tribute from one nation-builder to another.
