As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Nigerian Breweries Plc has donated a 2-ton-per-day cassava processing facility to the Awo-Omamma community in Owerri, Imo State, in a move aimed at creating jobs and fostering economic empowerment.
Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Thibaut Boidin, described the project as a milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development. Speaking during the commissioning, he highlighted that the facility is expected to generate both direct and indirect employment for local youth and residents while potentially contributing an estimated N500 million in annual revenue. Boidin said the initiative would help position Awo-Omamma as a regional hub for cassava processing, underscoring the company’s focus on “brewing prosperity, hope, and empowerment” alongside its core beverage business.
“Over the years, through our CSR initiatives, we have consistently made meaningful impacts in education, healthcare, access to clean water, security, and economic empowerment. Today’s commissioning demonstrates our commitment to creating sustainable value in our host communities,” Boidin said. He noted that the facility was designed following a comprehensive needs assessment carried out in partnership with community stakeholders and structured to ensure long-term sustainability.
The traditional ruler of Awo-Omamma, His Royal Majesty Eze Dr. Val Amanfo VI, expressed gratitude to Nigerian Breweries for the donation. He emphasized that the facility would support food production, provide employment for women and youths, and encourage local farmers, ultimately strengthening community ties with the company. “We recognise your effort and commitment to shared progress. This facility will bring hope to many families, and we will continue to support its operations to ensure mutual benefit,” he said.
Imo State’s Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Chief Bar. Rex C. Anunobi, also lauded the initiative, noting that it reflects Nigerian Breweries’ responsiveness to community needs and aligns with the state government’s economic development agenda. “The commissioning of this cassava processing plant will uplift local incomes and provide meaningful employment. This is a shining example of how corporate organisations can contribute to community prosperity,” he said, pledging ongoing government support to ensure the facility operates effectively.
The 2-ton-per-day facility is part of Nigerian Breweries’ broader strategy to address socio-economic challenges in host communities, replacing the economic support previously provided by its mothballed Awo-Omamma brewery and demonstrating the company’s dedication to sustainable, community-driven development.
