Khalifa Rabiu, son of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu, has been appointed to a key leadership role at BUA Foods Plc, the food and consumer goods arm of BUA Group.
In a statement, the company announced that Khalifa has assumed the position of Chief Officer, Global Procurement and Strategic Operations, a role that places him at the centre of BUA Foods’ global sourcing and operational strategy. He is expected to oversee procurement across international markets while driving initiatives aimed at cost efficiency, supply-chain optimization and sustainable long-term growth.
BUA Foods is one of Nigeria’s most valuable listed companies, with an estimated market valuation of about $10.6 billion. The appointment comes on the back of a strong financial performance by the company, which recorded a significant surge in profits during the 2025 financial year.
According to the company’s financial disclosures, BUA Foods’ profit nearly doubled to ₦507.7 billion ($366.6 million), buoyed by solid performances across its sugar, pasta and rice segments, as well as improved operational discipline.
Khalifa Rabiu brings years of experience across several core industries within the BUA Group, including food production, cement manufacturing and animal feed. He has previously led major transformation projects and played key roles in deploying digital platforms designed to improve efficiency across the group’s operations.
Industry analysts say his appointment aligns with BUA Foods’ ongoing push for operational excellence and structured expansion. With increasing focus on supply-chain resilience and corporate governance, his leadership is expected to further strengthen internal systems while supporting the company’s growth trajectory in Nigeria and beyond.
BUA Foods has continued to position itself as a dominant player in Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, leveraging scale, local production capacity and strategic investments to maintain competitiveness in a challenging economic environment.