BUA Group Showcases Capacity, Highlights Food Manufacturing Portfolio At 2026 Paris Agricultural Show
BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest diversified companies, is recording a strong presence at the ongoing 62nd edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show in France, participating both as a premium sponsor and supporting the Nigeria Pavilion at one of the world’s most respected agricultural gatherings.
The Paris International Agricultural Show convenes global leaders across farming, agro-processing, technology, finance, and policy. It serves as a strategic platform for industry engagement, knowledge exchange, and commercial partnerships that shape the future of food systems worldwide.
According to the company, BUA Group’s participation aligns with its long-term commitment to strengthening the entire food production value chain. BUA Foods, a subsidiary of BUA Group, maintains a strong footprint in flour, pasta, spaghetti, sugar, and rice production, with the Managing Director of BUA Foods, Engr. Abioye Ayodele, representing the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, at the event alongside other industry stakeholders at the Nigeria Pavilion, engaging partners and showcasing the company’s manufacturing capabilities from large-scale processing to branded consumer products.
Speaking on the Group’s participation, the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, said that, “Our 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.”
L-R: Dr. Jerry Uwangue (Edo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security), Mrs. Adaora Umeoji (Managing Director, Zenith Bank), H.E. Mallam (Dr.) Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina State Governor), Engr. Abioye Ayodele (Managing Director, BUA Foods Plc), Mr. Jim Ovia (Chairman, Zenith Bank), Jean Haas (Secretary General, France Nigeria Business Council), at the Nigerian Pavilion of the 2026 Paris International Agric Show in Paris, France
Also speaking at the show, the Managing Director of BUA Foods, Engr. Abioye Ayodele said, “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 engaging global stakeholders with a clear message that Nigerian manufacturing can meet international standards while serving both domestic and regional markets efficiently.”
The 62nd Paris International Agricultural Show is providing BUA Foods with the opportunity to present its growing portfolio, which has become a trusted choice for millions of consumers within Nigeria and across neighbouring African countries. The show, which is currently ongoing at Porte de Versailles from runs from February 21 to March 1, 2026. It offers opportunities to deepen trade relationships, strengthen institutional partnerships, and reinforce Nigeria’s presence within the global agricultural ecosystem.
BUA Group remains focused on building resilient institutions, scaling domestic production, and advancing Africa’s role in global food production and trade.
