Our Story
From the Grill to You – Bilkebab is built on people, passion, and purpose.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
At the heart of Bilkebab is Haj Khadijat Ibrahim Abdullahi, born in Bida, Niger State, on September 5, 1976. A teacher by training, Khadijat began her career in Nigeria and later the UAE. But beyond teaching, she carried a conviction: to create what did not exist in Minna at the time — a lively, loving street food culture.
While Kaduna and other neighboring cities thrived with vibrant food scenes, Minna was still centered around family meals at home. Instead of lamenting, Khadijat decided to change the narrative. In December 2006, inspired by her son Bilal’s love for kebabs and guided by her own originality, she launched Bilkebab: a tiny 20-foot roadside container offering kebabs and snacks with recipes full of comfort, freshness, and love.
Today, alongside her family, Khadijat continues to guide Bilkebab as CEO, holding firm to her conviction that good food is more than a meal — it’s comfort, community, and connection.
Our Team
Behind every grilled skewer, every plate of jollof, and every loaf of fresh bread is a dedicated team who makes it all possible:
Salawu Taiwo Musbau
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Chinedu Emmanuel
Head of Operations
Sode Abubakar
Head of Finance
Ahmed Umar
Admin Officer
John Orinya
Procurement Officer
WE ARE MORE THAN A RESTAURANT
From the Grill to You
Unlike a typical food business focused only on profit, Bilkebab’s purpose goes beyond the plate. From day one, our mission has been to create value not just for shareholders, but for our community, our customers, our employees, and the culture we represent.
We believe food is connection. That’s why every kebab, every loaf of bread, every shared meal is rooted in love, originality, and a commitment to quality.
At Bilkebab, we see ourselves as a force for good, building spaces where families gather, empowering our team with skills and opportunity, and celebrating the vibrancy of African street food culture.
As we grow into a household name, we remain dedicated to our founding values: comfort, community, and creativity.
Our Milestone
Bilkebab started as a 20-foot roadside container at Shango, Minna, serving fresh kebabs and snacks inspired by founder Haj Khadijat’s vision and Bilal’s love for grilled meat.
Just two years later, Bilkebab expanded to include dine-in seating, transforming from a simple chop shop into a welcoming food hub.
Bilkebab evolved into a full restaurant, bakery, and coffee shop with outdoor play areas — creating spaces where families and friends could gather.
With five outlets across Minna, Bilkebab now serves over 200,000 guests annually, continuing to grow while staying true to its roots
OUR VISION
To be the leading integrated chain of African fast-food restaurants – delivering hygienically prepared, delicious meals; served by highly motivated and skilled staff; in spaces where customers feel valued, happy, and confident in every bite.