Amo Farms, Foundation Empower 300 Bauchi Women With 6,000 Birds, Feed

“The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation) launched a poultry project in Bauchi State to support 300 rural women by enhancing their livelihoods through poultry production. In partnership with key stakeholders like the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Bauchi State ADP, the initiative provided beneficiaries with 20 noiler birds each, along with feed, vitamins, and training. The project, spanning seven local government areas, emphasizes income generation, gender equality, and poverty alleviation. Bauchi State’s Commissioner for Agriculture highlighted the government’s commitment to sustaining the project, while the BATN Foundation reaffirmed its ongoing investment in rural communities since 2002. Source: DailyTrust

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The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN Foundation) has launched a poultry project in Bauchi State to support 300 rural women, aiming to boost income, promote gender equality, and alleviate poverty. Partnering with stakeholders like the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Bauchi State ADP, the initiative provides high-quality noiler birds, feed, and training across seven local government areas. Each beneficiary received 20 noiler birds, feed, essential vitamins, and training on poultry production best practices.
Bauchi State’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, praised the foundation for their initiative and committed the state government to sustaining the project. BATNF’s general manager, Mr. Oludare Odusanya, highlighted the foundation’s longstanding commitment to rural development, having invested over 5 billion since 2002. Dr. Umar Abdullahi Maina from Eco-Lead Global Services emphasized biosecurity and proper feeding practices for sustained success, urging ongoing support from agricultural extension agents.”