By Moh Bello Habib, Zaria
Northern Merit Award Magazine
described Alh. Sani Isah Abubakar as Business Icon of the Year 2025
"In recognition of his outstanding leadership, unwavering dedication to enterprise, and deep commitment to community development, Alhaji Sani Isah Abubakar, Founder and CEO of ASIA Group of Companies, has been named Business Icon of the Year 2025 by Northern Merit Award Magazine.
"A true son of Northern Nigeria, Alh. Sani Isah Abubakar’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming one of the country’s most respected industrialists is a story of resilience, strategic vision, and purpose-driven ambition. From Kano, the historic hub of trade and culture, he built ASIA Group into a multi-sectoral enterprise that now plays a significant role in the distribution of essential goods across Nigeria, with growing influence beyond its borders.
"Beyond business, Alhaji Sani Isah Abubakar is deeply admired for his humanitarian spirit. Through the ASIA Group Foundation, he has touched countless lives by supporting healthcare, education, youth empowerment, drug rehabilitation, and economic upliftment, quietly, consistently, and impactfully.
"To Alh. Sani Isah Abubakar, profit is not the goal, impact is," the magazine noted.
"This prestigious recognition affirms a legacy built not only on commercial success but on humility, honor, and visionary leadership. It comes at a time when Africa’s development needs partners with both integrity and capacity, and Alh. Sani Isah Abubakar represents both.
"As development institutions, government bodies, and global brands seek impactful collaborations, ASIA Group stands ready, with a proven track record and the leadership of a man whose achievements speak louder than words.
"Indeed, he is a Northern light in African enterprise."
A media aid to the celebrity, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad's statement said.
