The British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) Foundation has made significant strides in enhancing food security and economic growth in Nigeria’s rural areas, investing over N4 billion in community development projects over the past 20 years. The foundation has positively impacted more than 300,000 rural communities and smallholder farmers, with over 1.7 million people benefiting from various initiatives.
A cornerstone of BATN Foundation’s success has been its partnerships with over 100 stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, private sector organizations, and other industry players. These collaborations have helped leverage resources, expertise, and networks to amplify the foundation’s impact.
Key achievements include:
– Empowering over 300,000 smallholder farmers through capacity-building programs and support, enabling them to expand their farms and improve livelihoods.
– Implementing over 300 community projects across diverse themes and value chains.
– Providing access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, notably through the installation of 105 solar-powered borehole facilities, each with a 20,000-liter capacity, improving health outcomes and reducing water-borne diseases.
Adebisi Lamikanra, Chairman of BATN Foundation, highlighted the foundation’s focus on agriculture and its role in supporting smallholder farmers, emphasizing the long-term commitment to empowering rural Nigeria. Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATN Foundation, reflected on the 20-year journey, underscoring the foundation’s mission of sustainable agriculture and economic empowerment.
As BATN Foundation looks to the future, it remains dedicated to continuing its transformative work, aiming to be a leading catalyst for sustainable agriculture in Nigeria, ultimately benefiting generations to come.
