Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu joins world’s 400 richest billionaires
Since he returned to the coveted list of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires on Sept. 18, Rabiu has seen his net worth soar by $800 million.
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Since he returned to the coveted list of the world’s 500 wealthiest billionaires on Sept. 18, Rabiu has seen his net worth soar by $800 million.
Rabiu, Nigeria’s second richest man, is a devoted muslim and one of Africa’s most generous philanthropists.
Bloomberg estimates Rabiu’s net worth slightly lower at $5.91 billion, considering approximately $2.98 billion in miscellaneous liabilities.
Under the leadership of Rabiu, BUA Cement has firmly established itself as Nigeria’s second-largest cement producer.
Abdul Samad Rabiu, ranked as Africa’s fifth-richest individual and Nigeria’s second-richest man, boasts a net worth of $6.5 billion.
With his fortune pegged at $5.54 billion, Rabiu now claims the 444th spot on the global list of the wealthiest individuals.
This decision comes just one month after Rabiu expressed optimism regarding the completion of two new cement factories by the year’s end.
This surge in wealth has firmly positioned Rabiu as the 500th richest individual globally, just behind the 499th-ranked Charles Dolan.
Rabiu said that his company, BUA Cement, is building two new plants that will increase output capacity to 17 million metric tonnes.
Rabiu’s fortune has taken a remarkable turn, with his net worth bouncing back by more than $1 billion.
Rabiu’s statement follows a strategic agreement between BUA Cement Plc and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd.
BUA Cement is a leading cement maker led by Nigeria’s second-richest man, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
The latest donation follows NDLEA’s receipt of a grant amounting to $1.1 million about nine months ago from Rabiu.
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BUA Foods, which is majority owned by Rabiu, is the unified food business segment of BUA Group.
BUA Cement’s robust financial performance underscores its ability to weather challenges and solidifies its position as a key player in the Nigerian cement industry.