Abdul Samad Rabiu
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].
Abdul Samad Rabiu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1960 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | 4.9 billion USD (July, 2020) [1] |
| Relatives | Kabiru Isyaku Rabiu (brother) |
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
- ↑ "Abdulsamad Rabiu Real Time Networth". Forbes Africa.
- ↑ "Dangote gains $500 million, Adenuga loses $100 million today! | Encomium Magazine". 5 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "Rabiu, Alakija, others in Forbes 'Black Billionaires' list". 6 March 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ "Vp Osinbajo's Unquenchable Love For Bua Boss, Abdulsamad Rabiu". THISDAYLIVE. 18 November 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://connectnigeria.com/articles/2020/04/everyday-heroes-abdulsamad-rabiu/
- ↑ 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.