Kabiru Rabiu, Group Executive Director at BUA Group, continues to inspire as a serial entrepreneur, shaping industries and building legacies.

Kabiru Rabiu is a Non-Executive Director at BUA Foods Plc, a Non-Executive Director at BUA Cement Plc, and the Group Executive Director at BUA Group. He has over 20 years’ experience spanning multiple sectors, including edible oils, cement, and infrastructure. Prior to his appointment, he held various management positions at Nigeria Oil Mills as General Manager, and later as Managing Director of BUA Oil Mills Limited where he successfully turned around the businesses. He was the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Sugar Institute, and he currently sits on the boards of several private and listed companies in Nigeria.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Webster University, London, and an MBA in International Business from American Intercontinental University UK. Kabiru has won numerous awards and is a 2-time Laureate of the Institut Choiseul, France. He has also attended various courses in several business schools, including the London School of Economics and Political Science, Harvard Business School, Stanford University, and NYU amongst other institutions.

Kabiru Rabiu is the Group Executive Director of BUA Group, a leading Nigerian conglomerate with interests in cement manufacturing, food processing, infrastructure, and more. Since joining in 2002, he has been instrumental in driving BUA’s growth strategy, investments, and project development.


His leadership spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s economic landscape. He played a key role in major corporate transactions, such as the merger of CCNN with BUA’s Kalambaina Cement and the listing of BUA Cement and BUA Foods on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Beyond BUA, Kabiru is a dynamic entrepreneur, having founded several companies in real estate, manufacturing, and technology, further showcasing his strategic vision and impact.