The chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group, Umaru Kwairanga, has described BUA Group’s workforce as the driving force behind the conglomerate’s rise.

Mr Kwairanga made the remarks at the BUA Group Long Service Awards and Night of Excellence, where employees with decades of service were honoured for their loyalty and dedication.

The NGX boss, in a statement on Sunday, noted that people, not physical assets, remain the true measure of corporate greatness.

He said the ceremony was a powerful reminder that enduring institutions were built by individuals whose daily commitment, often unseen, steadily shapes corporate identity and long-term success.

The NGX Group chairman commended the executive chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu.

He described him as a visionary leader whose passion for industrial development had translated into economic empowerment and national progress.

According to him, while Mr Rabiu provided the vision and strategic leadership, the collective effort of staff across all levels executed the vision and transformed BUA Group into a multitrillion-naira conglomerate.

“In a world that is constantly changing, where loyalties shift, and priorities evolve, the dedication of the individuals we honour is nothing short of extraordinary. Your years of service are not mere numbers. They represent seasons of growth, moments of challenge, sacrifices made, and victories earned.

‘You are living proof that great institutions are built day by day, decision by decision, and person by person. To the leadership of BUA Group, I commend you. This culture of honouring your people is not only commendable but also strategic.

“When an organisation values its people, it secures its future. BUA Group is a testament to the power of a leadership that understands that people are not just resources; they are the foundation on which greatness is built,” he said.

Mr Kwairanga urged the award recipients to view the recognition not as an endpoint but as motivation to deepen their contribution to the company and the country.

He reaffirmed NGX Group’s commitment to supporting BUA Group’s growth through deeper capital markets, stronger investor confidence and sustained access to long-term funding.

(NAN)