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| BATN executes 82 projects in 34 states |
| News |
| Written by Ismail Mudashir, Kaduna |
| Monday, 15 June 2009 02:56 |
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About 82 projects have so far been executed in 34 states of the country by the British American Tobacco of Nigeria (BATN) Foundation as part of its contributions to the country, Director of the Foundation, Dr. Ladi Hamalai, has said.
The BATN Foundation which is a community empowerment organisation, was established six years ago to improve the lives of Nigerians especially those in the rural areas. Speaking at the commissioning of a workshop and borehole donated by the Foundation to the Business Apprentice Training Centre, Sabon Gari, Zaria, she said the projects covered four focal areas including agricultural development, provision of potable water, skills development and environment protection programmes. She disclosed the intention of the Foundation to cover the remaining states and the Federal Capital Territory, adding that the skills acquisition initiative has reduced poverty among rural dwellers. Commissioning the project, the Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu Idris, commended the Foundation and urged other multinational organisations in the country to emulate them. He urged the management and students of the school to take care of the buildings and tools donated to them, pledging the support of the emirate. |