Omo Naija, big gist don drop! BUA Foods Plc don appoint Mr. Isyaku Abdulsamad ‘Khalifa’ Rabiu as Chief Officer for Global Procurement and Strategic Operations, and dis one go take effect from January 29, 2026. Na serious matter wey fit change di game for food manufacturing sector for Naija.
Dis appointment na part of dem strategy to boost their leadership and ensure dem fit drive long-term growth across di business. As dem dey enter new phase of transformation, dem wan shift from just consolidating wetin dem get to scaling up and doing serious business. Wetin b dis? Growth level don change!
As Chief Officer, Khalifa go oversee all di global procurement functions for BUA Foods, plus e go lead operational initiatives wey go enhance efficiency, lower costs, and strengthen di supply chain. E go get plenty work to do, no be small! E don dey pack experience from food, cement, and animal feed industries.
Before dis new role, Khalifa dey work as Director for Special Operations at BUA Group, where e don dey lead major transformation efforts, build relationships with suppliers, and improve operational performance wey make sense. Na im carry di weight of sourcing wheat, establish animal feed mill wey go fit produce 40-metric ton per hour, and help bring BUA rice wey don lose market back into Naija market.
Engr. Ayodele Abioye, di Managing Director of BUA Foods, talk say dem dey excited to welcome Khalifa to di team. E emphasize say na im expertise go help dem strengthen their supply chain and operational efficiency, while delivering better value to customers and stakeholders.
Khalifa no dey here to play as e talk say e dey eager to take dis role, especially as BUA dey enter pivotal time for growth. E plan to push for advanced procurement systems wey go dey agile and sustainable, ensure say di company fit achieve wetin dem don plan long term.
As we dey talk now, Khalifa don hold bachelor degree for International Relations from Regent’s University London and Master’s degree for Management from Georgetown University. E sure say im go bring better leadership and innovation to BUA Foods.
Dis appointment na serious sign say BUA Foods dey committed to operational excellence and strong governance. E go help dem grow not just for Nigeria but for di whole food manufacturing sector. Big things dey come for BUA Foods, and we dey watch as di story dey unfold!
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