President Bola Tinubu has sent warm congratulations to the Chairman of BUA Group and Founder of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In his tribute, the President highly commended the prominent industrialist and philanthropist for his enduring impact on the nation. He specifically praised Rabiu’s significant contributions to driving Nigeria’s industrial development and accelerating its economic transformation over the decades.

Joining the Rabiu family, friends, and corporate associates, President Tinubu united with the Nigerian business community to celebrate an extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. He noted that the BUA Chairman’s remarkable achievements stand as a powerful testament to vision, enterprise, and resilience. Ultimately, the President emphasized that Rabiu’s corporate legacy reflects a deep, abiding faith in the immense promise and future of Nigeria.

President Bola Tinubu has described Abdul Samad Rabiu as an instrumental architect of modern Nigerian industry . The President highlighted that the billionaire’s heavy investments have significantly amplified domestic manufacturing and strengthened national food security. Furthermore, Tinubu emphasized that these sprawling commercial ventures have successfully generated thousands of jobs for citizens while simultaneously demonstrating that indigenous enterprises possess the strategic capability to compete effectively across the entire African continent.

According to a formal statement released by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President warmly lauded the BUA Group chairman for his long-standing business ethos. Tinubu remarked that for several decades, Abdul Samad Rabiu has consistently exemplified the absolute finest traditions of Nigerian entrepreneurship. He further commended the industrialist for choosing long-term economic development and local value creation over short-term financial gains.

President Tinubu emphasized that Abdul Samad Rabiu has deliberately chosen to build sustainable industries instead of seeking shortcuts, investing for the long term rather than chasing quick financial returns. The President highlighted that the billionaire has repeatedly demonstrated unwavering confidence in the nation’s potential, choosing to reinvest in the country even during challenging periods when many other investors preferred to remain on the sidelines. Consequently, Tinubu remarked that Rabiu’s true corporate success is measured not simply by the massive scale of his business empire, but by the operational factories that continue to drive local production, the thousands of livelihoods they sustain daily, the host communities they actively support, and the profound confidence they inspire in Nigeria’s economic future.

“Through ASR Africa, he has also shown that prosperity carries with it a responsibility to give back and strengthen the institutions that serve our people.

“As our administration continues to reposition the economy for sustainable and inclusive growth, we value patriotic entrepreneurs like Abdul Samad Rabiu whose investments complement government’s efforts to build a more productive, competitive and prosperous Nigeria.”

He prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to bless Abdul Samad Rabiu with sound health, wisdom and strength, and grant him many more years of impactful service to Nigeria, Africa and humanity.