NGX Chairman praises BUA workforce, describing employees as the driving force behind the conglomerate’s growth and long-term success

The Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Dr Umaru Kwairanga, on Sunday described the workforce of BUA Group as the central force behind the conglomerate’s remarkable growth, saying people, rather than physical assets, define true corporate greatness.

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Dr Kwairanga made the remarks in Lagos at the BUA Group Long Service Awards and Night of Excellence, where employees with decades of service were recognised for their loyalty and dedication to the organisation.

Speaking at the event, the NGX Group chairman said the ceremony underscored how enduring institutions are built by individuals whose consistent commitment, often unnoticed, shapes corporate identity and long-term success.

Dr Kwairanga praised the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, describing him as a visionary leader whose passion for industrial development has translated into economic empowerment and national progress.

He said while Rabiu provided strategic direction and leadership, it was the collective effort of employees across all levels that executed the vision and transformed BUA Group into a multi-trillion-naira conglomerate.

“In a world that is constantly changing, where loyalties shift and priorities evolve, the dedication of the individuals we honour is nothing short of extraordinary,” Dr Kwairanga said.

“Your years of service are not mere numbers. They represent seasons of growth, moments of challenge, sacrifices made and victories earned. You are living proof that great institutions are built day by day, decision by decision, and person by person.”

He commended BUA Group’s culture of recognising its people, describing it as both commendable and strategic, and noting that organisations that value their workforce secure their future.

Dr Kwairanga urged the award recipients to see the recognition as motivation to deepen their contributions to the company and to Nigeria’s economic development.

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He reaffirmed the NGX Group’s commitment to supporting BUA Group’s continued growth through stronger capital markets, improved investor confidence and sustained access to long-term funding.