Nigerian industrialist Abdul Samad Rabiu has commissioned a 60-meter superyacht from Italian shipbuilder Baglietto.This luxury yacht project places Rabiu among a select group of Nigerian and African elites who own large, custom-made vessels.Baglietto is renowned for crafting high-end yachts in the 40-60 meter range and is a top choice for wealthy clients seeking prestige.Rabiu, through his BUA Group conglomerate, is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen with major interests in cement and manufacturing.
Rabiu wrote simply: “60 metres in the making. Thanks, Fabio and James. #ASR,” signaling the project is underway or in early planning stages.The yacht, a large-scale luxury build, positions Rabiu within a select group of Nigerian tycoons who regularly commission bespoke assets in Europe. At 60 meters, the vessel falls within Baglietto’s upper-tier offerings, typically designed for long-range cruising with charter-level amenities.
Industry insiders note that such projects require custom naval architecture, extensive engineering, and a multi-year construction period, depending on specifications and yard capacity.
