BUA Group Chairman Gets Army Recognition Award

Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder of BUA Group, has received the Nigerian Army Recognition Award for his support to the Nigerian Army through the BUA Foundation and his personal philanthropy, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). 

The award was presented by Nigeria’s President, H.E. President Muhammad Buhari accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Faruk Yahaya at the 2022 Nigerian Army Chief of Army Staff Conference in Sokoto state. 

Speaking, Abdul Samad Rabiu said: “Personally, I am very honored to have received this recognition award today.

"I thank the Nigerian Army for this recognition; it is a call to do more. 

"Our security agencies are doing so much and have sacrificed a lot to keep us safe.

"We must acknowledge visible progress and support where we can as individuals and private sector."

He also urged others in the private sector to join hands in supporting visible government efforts in the security and social development space.