Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu’s food business records $261-million revenue in Q1 2024
Revenue growth was fueled by a significant increase in sugar sales. the strong performance expands its lead as Nigeria’s top food conglomerate.
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Revenue growth was fueled by a significant increase in sugar sales. the strong performance expands its lead as Nigeria’s top food conglomerate.
Ranked as Nigeria’s third-richest person and Africa’s sixth by Forbes, Rabiu has recently experienced a notable drop in his wealth figures.
The $79.4-million dividend which will be paid electronically into the bank accounts of Abdul Samad Rabiu and his son from the group’s 2023 earnings of $210.48 million, is part of a proposed cash distribution by the board of directors.
The substantial dividend underscores the company’s dedication to rewarding its shareholders following an outstanding performance in 2023.
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The recently published financial report highlights a remarkable 27.4-percent surge in revenue, rising from $223.2 million in 2022 to $284.4 million in 2023.
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This highlights Rabiu’s dedication to supporting his entire workforce during tough economic times, acknowledging the challenges faced by his employees.
The conglomerate is majority-owned by Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and his son, Isyaku Naziru Rabiu.
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According to Forbes, Rabiu’s net worth, which soared to $8.4 billion in January 2024, dropped to $5.7 billion.
With a year-to-date wealth gain of $4.18 billion, pushing his net worth to $8.27 billion, he ranks among the top 20 wealth gainers globally in January 2024.
Rising shares propel Rabiu’s stake in cement and food ventures to a combined $11.91-billion valuation.
Rabiu’s $7.2-billion fortune places him second in Nigeria, fifth in Africa, and 343rd globally on Forbes’ billionaires list.
His net worth now stands at $7.4 billion — solidifying his position as a top figure in Africa’s business landscape.
Starting 2023 with a net worth of $7.5 billion, Rabiu faced a $1.8-billion wealth decline due to the Central Bank’s implementation of a free float policy.