The amazing exploits of Adamawa-born entrepreneur, industrialist, and investor, Abdullahi Bashir Haske is one that cannot be overlooked.
At just 36, his towering accomplishments which precede his position as the Group Managing Director of the indigenous conglomerate, AA&R Investment Group, dealing in mega agricultural projects, energy, logistics, and information and communication technology (ICT), speak volumes of the intellectual megawatts and articulated substance of the Ciroma Ganye of Adamawa State.
Haske, like every successful innovator, did not grow money in the comfort of his backyard. Rather, he is the personification of that portion of the holy books which reads thus: ‘Despise not the days of the humble beginning’. He was born and bred in a closely-knit family but he shot for the stars, believing that by shining forth the content of his potential through actionable steps and ambitious moves, he could only live out the true meaning of who he truly is.
For instance, his first business started in 2005, investing largely in the construction, procurement, and energy sectors of the economy. This move jumpstarted his entire business career, which has grown by leaps and bounds, providing the needed leverage for the forward-looking Abdullahi Bashir Haske to hone his skills as a reputable business owner, an industry key player, and an iconic national figure.
The versatile business mogul is an adept scholar who holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Abuja and the prestigious Lagos Business School. Needless to say, his deep well of knowledge of industry mechanics, constant transformative ideation, and avant-garde business approach is facilitated by the combined factors of good education, divine providence, and good character. Haske has shown hard work and consistency and climbed up the rung of the professional ladder from the humble days of his first startup in 2005 to the acme of owning a vast business empire.
A cross-match of his first and middle names, Abdullahi and Bashir, is translated as “God’s servant who brings good news”. This is an attestation to the kind of life this extraordinary Nigerian exemplifies as a versatile business operator and philanthropist.
The ever-resourceful and productive Haske has strong investment interests in various areas of the economy, which include agriculture, energy, information, and technology services. For instance, he is the founder of H &W Rice Company, which ranks among the top five rice processing mills in the northeastern part of the country with an annual production capacity of
180 tons; and the H & W Starch Derivatives Company, which employs an estimated 1,500 farmers and specialising in the production of high-end starch using modern technological means.
Haske can be termed a master actualiser. With the stroke of genius and minder’s touch, he has transformed Mars Exploration and Production Limited, Etihad Oilfield Limited, Nitroswitch, Mars Multiconcept, Company Limited, and Etihad Energy Limited into an international business concern. It’s hardly surprising that he received the first grant of its sort from Afrexim, a massive USD 274 million to augment financing of the businesses.
As his name suggests, ‘Abdullahi Bashir’ Haske is truly an envoy of goodwill. He is all-embracing, with a golden heart, always willing and ready to offer a hand of fellowship to the downtrodden. He established a Foundation in his name: Abdullahi Bashir Haske Foundation with impact outreach on public health, disease eradication, access to effective healthcare, and small business grants in the northern region of Nigeria.
Haske is a recipient of notable awards and recognitions among which are the Nigeria Oil & Gas Awards, the African Business Roundtable, and the Rotary Club of Nigeria. Haske’s avowed commitment to professionalism, the demeanour of a detribalised Nigerian, and a sheer sense of patriotism have thus earned him the desirable national honour.
