Nigeria’s second-richest man Abdul Samad Rabiu rejoins world’s 500 richest billionaires
This surge in wealth has firmly positioned Rabiu as the 500th richest individual globally, just behind the 499th-ranked Charles Dolan.
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This surge in wealth has firmly positioned Rabiu as the 500th richest individual globally, just behind the 499th-ranked Charles Dolan.
Rabiu’s fortune has taken a remarkable turn, with his net worth bouncing back by more than $1 billion.
BUA Foods, which is majority owned by Rabiu, is the unified food business segment of BUA Group.
BUA Foods, under Rabiu, has maintained its dominant position in the Nigerian economy.
With the latest surge of $501 million in his net worth, Rabiu’s year-to-date wealth gains have now reached $1.53 billion.
Rabiu: Africa’s third-richest billionaire’s businesses thrive, generating $146.2 million profit in Q1 2023.
Rabiu is also anticipating another handsome dividend of $198 million from his shareholding in BUA Cement.
Rabiu maintains his rank as Nigeria’s second-richest person, outpacing telecom billionaire Mike Adenuga.
Earlier this year, Isyaku and his father earned a dividend of $151.6 million from their stake in the business.
The new vessel will depart and berth at BUA’s port and terminal.
Rabiu and his son own 99.8 percent of the newly established food business segment.
The increase in the group’s profit can be attributed to a significant increase in the sales of its products.
Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, owns 99.81 percent of the agro-allied company.
Coumantaros controls a majority 63.34-percent share in the company valued at $209.1 million.
BUA Foods is a consolidated food business controlled by Rabiu, who owns 99.8 percent of the business.