Nigeria needs more investment in agriculture to tackle hunger — BUA’s Rabiu

Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Foods Plc, stated that increased investment in agriculture by both government and private sector is key to tackling hunger and food insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at the company's Annual General Meeting in Abuja, he announced that BUA Foods recorded a Profit After Tax of ₦518.4 billion for the 2025 financial year, up from ₦265.9 billion the previous year. Rabiu also noted that the company plans expansion to become the largest player in Nigeria's food sector.