BUA Foods Plc, a leading Nigerian food manufacturer, has appointed Isyaku Abdulsamad “Khalifa” Rabiu as Chief Officer, Global Procurement and Strategic Operations, effective January 29, 2026.
The company disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that Khalifa will oversee global procurement functions and strategic operational initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, cost optimisation, supply chain resilience and sustainable growth.
Before his appointment, Khalifa served as Director for Special Operations at BUA Group. In that role, he led major transformation initiatives, strengthened supplier partnerships and delivered measurable improvements in operational performance.
He played a significant role in strategic raw-material procurement, including wheat sourcing, and supervised the establishment of a 40-metric-tonne-per-hour animal feed mill. He also spearheaded the commercial reintroduction of BUA rice products into the Nigerian market and championed the rollout of proprietary digital platforms across BUA Foods.
Commenting on the appointment, the Managing Director of BUA Foods, Engr. Ayodele Abioye, said the company is entering a new phase of transformation.
“As BUA Foods enters the next stage of its transformation, marking a shift from business consolidation to scaled and more disciplined growth, we are delighted to welcome Khalifa to our leadership team,” Abioye said.
He added that Khalifa’s expertise in global procurement and strategic operations would strengthen the company’s supply chain, enhance operational efficiency and deliver greater value to customers and stakeholders.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Khalifa described his appointment as coming at a pivotal time in the company’s growth journey.
“I am excited to assume this role at such a pivotal time in BUA Foods’ growth journey. I look forward to advancing agile, sustainable procurement systems and operational strategies that support the company’s long-term ambitions,” he said.
Khalifa holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Regent’s University, London, and a master’s degree in Management from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
His appointment underscores BUA Foods’ commitment to operational excellence, strong corporate governance and strategic leadership investment as the company expands its footprint in the food manufacturing sector.
