•Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group
Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group has rewarded long-serving employees of the group across its subsidiaries with a N30 billion ($20.7 million) cash reward.
The payouts were announced on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the BUA Night of Excellence Long Service Awards held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
At the ceremony, it was noted that the ₦30 billion was shared among 500 workers across the organisation.
Five employees received N1 billion ($691,000) each, while another five were awarded N500 million ($345,000).
Several others went home with N100 million ($69,000), and dozens more received sums ranging from N5 million ($3,450) to N20 million ($13,810), ensuring the rewards extended beyond senior staff and reflected the breadth of the workforce.
The annual event, which brought together staff across BUA Group and its subsidiaries, was designed to recognise years of service, loyalty and day-to-day contributions that often go unnoticed outside company walls.
