BUA Foods names new head of global procurement and strategy

The Board of BUA Foods Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu as Chief Officer, Global Procurement and Strategic Operations.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the company said the appointment marks a significant step in strengthening its leadership position in the market. The board described Rabiu as an experienced executive with a strong track record in driving strategic initiatives across multiple sectors.

An expert in supply chain resilience and cost optimisation, Rabiu will oversee BUA Foods’ global procurement operations as the company expands its footprint in the food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segments. Management noted that his leadership is anchored on sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

Rabiu has professional experience spanning the food, cement and animal feed industries, where he has focused on strengthening supply chains and reducing operational risks. Prior to his new role, he served as Director of Special Operations at BUA Group, where he was credited with stabilising raw material supply during periods of market volatility.

According to the company, he played a key role in strengthening strategic raw material procurement, particularly wheat sourcing, which enhanced supply continuity for its flour business. He also led the establishment of a 40-metric-tonne-per-hour animal feed mill and contributed significantly to the group’s recent agribusiness expansion.

BUA Foods further noted that Rabiu was instrumental in the commercial re-entry of BUA Rice Mills, overseeing the successful return of BUA rice products to the Nigerian market.

Rabiu is a graduate of Regent’s University London, where he earned a degree in International Relations, and holds a Master’s degree in Management from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.

The company encouraged stakeholders to join in congratulating him as he assumes the new role in support of BUA Foods’ long-term growth strategy.