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Bua Group
Bua Group manages Rabiu family capital from Nigerian cement, sugar and real estate operations.
Bua Group
Bua Group was founded in 1988 by the Rabiu family. The wealth originated from Isyaku Rabiu & Sons industrial activities in Kano before expanding into cement production and sugar refining. The office invests in commodities, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate. Confirmed holdings include cement plants in Sokoto State and Edo State, an export sugar refinery in Port Harcourt, and mixed-use developments in Abuja and Lagos. Financing partners have included Afreximbank, which provided a US$200 million facility in 2024, and a 2023 package arranged by IFC with parallel loans from AfDB, AFC and DEG. Activity remains concentrated in Nigeria with additional real estate positions in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Team size and total deployment figures are not publicly stated. The office maintains philanthropic vehicles including the Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative (ASR Africa) and the BUA Foundation. No additional offices outside Lagos headquarters are recorded. The structure keeps operating companies and family capital under unified control, with direct ownership of industrial sites and real estate rather than reliance on external managers.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1988
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Africa
Country
Nigeria
City
Lagos
Corporate office
Lagos, Nigeria
Principals
Abdul Samad Rabiu
Principal
Kabiru Rabiu
Non-Executive Director
Yusuf Haliru Binji
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BUA Cement Plc
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bua Group?
Abdul Samad Rabiu directs the family office. Operating subsidiaries are led by executives such as Yusuf Haliru Binji at BUA Cement Plc.
Does Bua Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office focuses on direct ownership of operating assets and real estate. No external fund commitments are recorded in available sources.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from the Rabiu family's industrial businesses in cement, sugar refining and real estate, beginning with Isyaku Rabiu & Sons.
What geographies does Bua Group target?
Investments center on Nigeria with additional real estate holdings in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
How is Bua Group related to its philanthropic structures?
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative (ASR Africa) and BUA Foundation operate alongside the family office but maintain separate mandates focused on education and health initiatives.
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