Abdul Samad Rabiu's Bua To Build Gas Power Plant For Lng Project

BUA Group partners with Indias Green Power to build 20MW gas-powered plant supporting its LNG operations and boosting energy self-sufficiency.

The deal, signed in Dubai, aligns with BUAs strategy to reduce energy dependence and strengthen local industrial infrastructure.

Led by billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, BUA continues major investments across cement, packaging, and palm oil to fuel Africas industrial growth.

BUA Group, one of Africas leading industrial conglomerates owned by Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu , has entered into an agreement with India-based Green Power International PVT Limited to build a 20-megawatt gas-powered plant.

The signing took place at BUA Group s Middle East office in Dubai, with Rabiu and Ashu Jain, Executive Director of Green Power International, formalizing the deal. The new power plant is expected to support BUAs Liquefied Natural Gas LNG project, providing a dedicated energy source and improving the group's energy efficiency.

Green Power International, known for building power generation systems using gas and liquid fuels, will handle construction under a strategic partnership. For BUA, the investment strengthens its broader plan to shore up infrastructure and reduce dependence on unreliable external energy sources across its operations.

Founded by Abdul Samad Rabiu in 1988, BUA Group has grown into one of Africas most prominent names in manufacturing, food processing, mining, and infrastructure. From its base in Lagos, the company has earned a solid reputation for championing industrial growth and bringing practical solutions to some of the continents biggest challenges.

Over the years, Rabiu has led BUAs expansion into cement production, quarrying, construction, and agribusiness. His approach has been clear and steady: reduce Africas reliance on imports by strengthening local industries and investing in areas that create lasting value.