Disengaged Staff Appeal to BUA Chairman over 24 Years Unpaid Allocation

Members of the Association of Voluntarily Disengaged Staff of BUA Cement Company in Sokoto have appealed to BUA Group Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu to address their unpaid cement allocations dating back to 1999. The appeal was made in a letter dated October 10, 2026, addressed to BUA Cement Plc's Managing Director and signed by the association's Chairman, Mallam Abdullahi Abubakar, and Secretary, Mr. Leonard A. Ameh.

The letter, titled "Letter of Plead for Settlement," stated that the former workers, who served the company with dedication until their voluntary disengagement in August 2001, were owed cement allocation for the years 1999, 2000, and 2001. The association emphasized that a significant amount of time has passed and, while no one is perfect, they have chosen to seek a peaceful resolution for the benefit of all parties involved.

The letter highlighted that many of the affected ex-staff members are now facing severe economic hardship, unable to meet basic family needs due to the prolonged wait. The association requested the BUA Chairman to exercise mercy and approve the settlement of their outstanding allocations to alleviate their suffering. The disengaged workers expressed regret for any way they may have wronged the company and prayed for BUA's continued growth under Rabiu's leadership.

They stated their readiness to accept an out-of-court settlement and any peaceful resolution proposed by the company to finally bring an end to the matter.