BUA vs. Hadiza Bala Usman—The Rivers Port Battle Heats Up

Power, Politics, and a Billion-Dollar Port War

In the latest twist of Nigeria’s high-stakes business and political drama, BUA Group has locked horns with Hadiza Bala Usman, former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), over the controversial termination of its Rivers port concession.

What started as a business dispute has now spiraled into a public showdown, with accusations flying between BUA chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu and Usman, now President Tinubu’s special adviser on policy coordination.

BUA’s Allegations—A Termination Wrapped in Suspicion

🚨 BUA claims that under Usman’s leadership, the NPA abruptly revoked its concession, ignoring proper procedures and violating a court order.

🚨 The company alleges that Usman favored her associates, using government influence for personal benefit.

🚨 The sudden shutdown led to over $10 million in losses, with no warning or consultation, according to BUA.

Usman Fights Back—“BUA is Twisting the Facts”

💥 Usman has dismissed BUA’s allegations, calling them “barefaced lies” meant to mislead the public.

💥 Her media adviser, Niran Adedokun, insists that BUA received multiple default notices before termination.

💥 BUA itself admitted in 2019 that the port was in a state of total dilapidation, warning that it could collapse at any moment—prompting NPA engineers to recommend decommissioning the terminal.

The Bigger Picture—Business or Political Revenge?

⚖️ Was Usman’s decision justified, or did she abuse her office?

⚖️ Did BUA fail to maintain its concession properly, or was it unfairly targeted?

⚖️ Will this battle affect investor confidence in Nigeria’s port sector?

With both BUA and Usman standing firm, this fight is far from over—and the stakes are higher than ever.

💬 What’s your take on this controversy? Is BUA the victim, or did Usman act within her rights? Sound off in the comments! 🚀