Paris, France – BUA Group, one of Africa’s leading diversified business conglomerates, is reinforcing its international presence at the 62nd Paris International Agricultural Show, taking place from Friday, February 21, 2026, to Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France. The Group is participating as a premium sponsor and supporting the Nigeria Pavilion at one of the world’s most prestigious agricultural events. Okay News reports.
The annual Paris International Agricultural Show gathers leaders in farming, agro-processing, agricultural technology, finance, and policy from across the globe. It serves as a strategic platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and forging commercial partnerships that influence the future of global food systems.
BUA Group’s involvement highlights its commitment to strengthening the entire food production value chain. The company has invested extensively in large-scale processing, value addition, and branded consumer goods, reinforcing its role in promoting food security, industrial growth, and regional trade integration.
The Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, said, “BUA’s presence at the Paris International Agricultural Show reflects our belief that Africa must be an active participant in shaping the future of global food systems. We have invested significantly in local production capacity because we understand that food security, industrial growth, and economic resilience are interconnected. Platforms like this allow us to build partnerships that strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness and expand our reach beyond our borders.”
BUA Foods, a subsidiary of BUA Group, is a major producer of flour, pasta, spaghetti, sugar, and rice, serving millions of consumers in Nigeria and neighbouring African countries. The Managing Director of BUA Foods, Engr. Abioye Ayodele, is representing the Executive Chairman at the Nigeria Pavilion, engaging with international stakeholders and highlighting the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Engr. Ayodele emphasized, “BUA Foods has built scale across key staple categories that are central to household consumption. Our participation at this Show allows us to demonstrate the quality, consistency, and operational strength behind our products. We are also engaging global stakeholders with a clear message that Nigerian manufacturing can meet international standards while serving both domestic and regional markets efficiently.”
The Paris Agricultural Show offers BUA Group a platform to deepen trade relations, explore new export opportunities, and reinforce Nigeria’s importance in the global agricultural and food industry.
BUA Group continues to focus on building sustainable institutions, expanding productive capacity, and positioning African enterprise competitively in international markets.
