BUA chairman rejects APC committee membership

The chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has rejected his nomination by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to serve as a member of its finance committee This was contained in a release by the BUA Group on its X handle.

Rabiu was earlier nominated by the party to serve as a member of the 34-member committee constituted by the party.

The statement noted that he rejected the nomination as he was not consulted before the appointment.

The statement reads, “It is important to note that our chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu and BUA Group have consistently adopted an apolitical stance over the years. This approach is integral to the nature of our business and aligns with Mr Rabiu’s focus on fostering economic growth through BUA Group’s initiatives and philanthropic efforts through ASR Africa.

“With respect to this, we wish to inform the publishers, our partners, stakeholders, and the general public that Mr Rabiu has decided to graciously decline the nomination/ appointment. This decision is made in light of the fact that he was not previously consulted regarding his inclusion in the list and his inability to commit time due to his demanding schedule.”

The statement further noted Rabiu is a firm believer in leveraging business acumen and philanthropic activities to drive development and positive societal change, independent of political participation.

“His primary contributions to Nigeria’s advancement will continue to be through strategic investments in the economy and philanthropy rather than political affiliations or roles. He, however, remains committed to supporting governmental policies that foster the desired development as partners in progress.”