BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu has received a Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft, one of the newest business jets in service.
- +Samad Rabiu Takes Delivery Of New Bombardier Global 8000 Jet
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has taken delivery of a Bombardier Global 8000 private jet valued at about $81 million, adding the aircraft to the company’s growing fleet.
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has taken delivery of a Bombardier Global 8000 private jet valued at about $81 million, adding the aircraft to the company’s growing fleet.
The aircraft was acquired through an agreement reached in late 2025 and was recently delivered, according to information shared on Rabiu’s Instagram page. The jet will operate as part of BUA’s corporate aviation fleet.
The Global 8000 is Bombardier’s latest ultra-long-range business jet. It is designed for long-distance travel and can carry up to 19 passengers.
Rabiu is among the first business figures in Africa linked to ownership of the aircraft. The jet joins other aircraft already operated by the BUA Group.
The delivery comes as companies within the BUA Group continue to post strong financial results. BUA Cement remains one of the group’s biggest assets, while BUA Foods reported an increase in profit in its first-quarter 2026 performance.
Recent wealth estimates place Rabiu’s net worth at $11.2 billion, reflecting growth in the value of his business interests across several sectors of the economy.
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