President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chairman of BUA Group and Founder of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on his 66th birthday, describing him as one of the architects of modern Nigerian industry whose investments have contributed significantly to the country’s economic transformation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Rabiu’s enduring contributions to Nigeria’s industrial development, job creation, food security and philanthropy.
Tinubu joined the Rabiu family, friends, associates and the Nigerian business community in celebrating the industrialist, saying his remarkable journey reflects vision, resilience, enterprise and unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s future.
The President said Rabiu’s investments have expanded domestic production, strengthened food security, created thousands of jobs and demonstrated the ability of indigenous businesses to compete successfully across Africa.
“For decades, Abdul Samad Rabiu has exemplified the finest traditions of Nigerian entrepreneurship. He has built industries instead of seeking shortcuts, invested for the long term instead of chasing quick returns, and repeatedly demonstrated confidence in our country, even in periods when many preferred to wait on the sidelines,” Tinubu said.
He added that the BUA Group chairman’s achievements extend beyond business success to the positive impact his investments have had on communities and the broader economy.
“His success is not measured only by the scale of the businesses he has built, but by the factories that continue to produce, the livelihoods they sustain, the communities they support and the confidence they inspire in Nigeria’s 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,” the President stated.
Tinubu also acknowledged the role of patriotic private sector investors in supporting his administration’s economic reform agenda.
“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 said.
The President prayed for Almighty Allah to grant Rabiu continued good health, wisdom and strength, and wished him many more years of impactful service to Nigeria, Africa and humanity.
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