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  • Kano traders association urges Gov. Yusuf to obey court order against deposition of emirs

    Kano traders association urges Gov. Yusuf to obey court order against deposition of emirs

    The Kano Traders Association has urged Governor Abba Yusuf to comply with the Federal High Court’s order restraining the Kano State Government from repealing the Kano Emirate Council Law 2019.

    The association, in a statement by its leader, Usman Auwal Nagode, emphasised the importance of respecting the rule of law and urged all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability, and progress in the state.

    The traders commended the judiciary and security agencies for upholding the rule of law and ensuring peace returns to the state.

    They also praised President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to the separation of powers and his role in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large.

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    The statement read, “On behalf of the Kano Traders Association, we urge the Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusif, to respect and comply with the Federal High Court orders. This is crucial to avoid causing further hardship to the people of Kano State, who have already suffered enough.

    “We commend the judiciary and security agencies for upholding the rule of law and ensuring peace returns to the state. Our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu, has demonstrated a commendable commitment to the separation of powers and has played a vital role in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large. We appreciate his efforts and exemplary leadership.

    “We emphasize the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need for all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability, and progress in the state. Let us work together to build a better future for the people of Kano State.”

  • Islamic scholars, clerics hail judiciary, security agencies over Kano Emirate crisis

    Islamic scholars, clerics hail judiciary, security agencies over Kano Emirate crisis

    In a rare show of solidarity, Islamic scholars and clerics in Kano State have commended the judiciary and security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace and order in the Kano Emirate crisis.

    The scholars and clerics praised the judiciary for its prompt intervention in the crisis, which they said helped to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state.

    They made this known in a statement jointly signed by Khalifa Sheik Lawi Atiku Sanka, Khalifa Nal Abdulkadir Ramadan, Prof Abdullahi Pakistan, Mallam Yusuf Ahmad Gabari, Mal Lawan Abubakar Triumph, Sheik Mal Mohd Bakari, Imam Usaini Yakubu Rano, Imam Jamilu Abubakar and Professor Ibrahim Muazzam Maibushira.

    The Islamic leaders also hailed the judiciary over its judgement halting the dissolution of the Kano Emirate and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido as Emir of Kano. 

    “On behalf of the Islamic Scholars and Clerics (Ulamas) of Kano State, we express our heartfelt appreciation for the crucial role played by the judiciary and security agencies in maintaining peace and stability in Kano State. We commend them for upholding the rule of law and ensuring a return to peace in the state,” the statement said. 

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    “We urge the Executive arm of Government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusif, and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly to exercise caution and refrain from making decisions that may jeopardize the state’s stability and exacerbate the suffering of the people of Kano State, who have already endured enough due to previous negative decisions and misguided policies.

    “We are particularly grateful to the judiciary and security agencies, who have been the last hope for the people, standing strong and protecting the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We commend our patriotic President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu, for his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and separation of powers, and his vital role in maintaining peace in Kano State and the country at large. We appreciate his efforts and exemplary leadership.

    “We emphasize the importance of respecting the rule of law and the need for all arms of government to work together in harmony to ensure peace, stability, and progress in the state. Let us work together to build a brighter future for the people of Kano State, where justice, peace, and prosperity reign supreme, and where the rights and dignity of all citizens are upheld and respected.”

  • Desperate opposition figures in Kogi behind calls for Bello’s arrest – Activists

    Desperate opposition figures in Kogi behind calls for Bello’s arrest – Activists

    Hundreds of activists, on Saturday, stormed the streets of Lagos to protest alleged underground moves by some desperate opposition figures in Kogi State as well as other perceived political enemies to unleash terror on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.

    The activists, who addressed a press conference and staged a huge rally, condemned calls by a group called Zero Corruption Agenda in collaboration with another group, Kogites United Against Corruption, for the EFCC to ignore court orders guaranteeing Bello’s fundamental human rights and effect an arrest despite the ongoing court process.

    While raising the alarm that there were speculations going around that some desperate politicians were “even allegedly planning to use gunmen dressed in fake military uniforms to attack Yahaya Bello’s residences”, they called on the police and other relevant security agencies to be vigilant to prevent anarchy in the country. 

    According to them, many Nigerians already suspect that the alleged “endless attack on the former Governor, his family members and even innocent children by the EFCC in the most unprofessional way, despite revelations that showed he was actually protected by the law, have deep political undertones.

    Comrade Segun Abegunde, who briefed the press on behalf of the CSOs, under the joint umbrella of Citizens Action Against Lawlessness, insisted that the desperation by some opposition figures and Yahaya Bello’s political enemies to hide under the purported fight against corruption to call for the arrest of a man who has a court order for his fundamental human rights to be protected and who is already in court with the EFCC, “almost confirms this insinuation of an evil plan against him by some interested politicians, using the EFCC platform.”

    “This is not difficult to detect, having seen the composition of the so-called Kogites who made these curious calls, even in London. The videos exposed their ethnic leaning as they were speaking the language of the aggrieved politicians in Kogi State,” the activists said.

    They alleged that opposition political parties were using the EFCC to fight political battles in Kogi State and called on the ruling Party to be vigilant. 

    “The tribunal judgement on the last governorship election in Kogi State is coming up on Monday May 27th. The desperation by the opposition to have Yahaya Bello in custody has increased exponentially as that date approaches. There seems to be a determination to either keep him out of circulation while they try to steal APC’s mandate in the state or to completely eliminate him for whatever reasons only known to them. 

    “Also, considering the way and manner the EFCC chairman has taken the Yahaya Bello matter so personal, it is glaring that a Yahaya Bello in the custody of the EFCC is not going to be safe at all,” they stated.

    Abegunde said: “The courts are there to mediate between government and citizens and between two or more contending interests and the court’s intervention is sacrosanct until overturned by a superior Court. 

    “The rallies, both home and abroad, calling for jettisoning of the due process of law and for the EFCC to arrest Yahaya Bello, court orders or no court orders, sponsored by the opposition and his political enemies within, are not only reckless but dangerous to our polity and absolutely condemnable. 

    “Such calls have now given credence to the allegations that some powerful political forces are after Yahaya Bello, not because of corruption allegations, but that they are actually after his life. What have the military got to do with the EFCC that a group would be calling for military intervention to arrest a single citizen in a case where he is already a defendant?”

    Emphasising the urgent need for President Bola Tinubu to call the anti-graft body to order before it is too late, the CSOs pointed out that the so-called Kogites call for the commission to use military force to arrest the former governor, even when his date to appear in court had already been fixed, was not only reckless but dangerous to the nation’s polity.

    “There is even a speculation going around  now, which may be credible, that some desperate politicians are even allegedly planning to use gunmen dressed in fake military uniforms to attack Yahaya Bello’s residences. 

    “We call on the police and other relevant security agencies to be vigilant. We also call on President Bola Tinubu to immediately call EFCC to order. The Commission seems to have offered its platform for enemies of the former governor to execute their plans against him and the President must wade in, especially with the facts on ground that EFCC has displayed flagrant disregard for the rule of law, all the way, in handling this matter.

    “We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to, as a matter of urgency, call the EFCC to order with a view to staying off political interference. The Commission should concentrate strictly on its anti-corruption mandate by staying within the enabling laws that established it. The EFCC should not be identified with promoting anarchy, no matter what. 

    “The court processes should be allowed to run their course without disruption. That is when democracy and rule of law can be said to be functioning in our nation,” the activists stressed.

  • Onoh hails reinstatement of Sanusi as Kano Emir

    Onoh hails reinstatement of Sanusi as Kano Emir

    The former campaign spokesman of President Bola Tinubu in the South East Dr. Josef Onoh has described the reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano as a well thought-out corrigendum by the people of the ancient Emirate.

    Onoh said that Emir Sanusi is a worthy Ambassador whose passion for the country has been unequalled by any of his contemporaries, precisely in his reach across all sections of Nigeria and even in diaspora.

    He noted that the reinstated Emir of Kano made sacrifices for the nation, promoted the country in the wider globe and a worthy ambassador of Nigeria who has contributed immensely to the growth of democracy in the country.

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    Onoh said he reverend the people of Kano state who found the obnoxious order against Sanusi as a mistake and nuisance but reversed it for the posterity of the country.

    “I wish him many more successful and prosperous years on his renewed throne to continue his advancement of democracy in Nigeria. 

    “I also commended the people of Kano state for their maturity in the reinstatement of Emir Sanusi while maintaining peace in the Emirate for the good of the state and Nigeria,” Onoh said.

  • Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi could set Kano on fire-APC youths

    Reinstatement of Emir Sanusi could set Kano on fire-APC youths

    A youth group, APC Youth Crusaders For Peace and Development, which raised the alarm some months ago that Kano Governor, Abba Yusuf and his godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, were plotting to destabilise the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said the recent signing of a controversial bill abolishing the five emirates of the state by the Governor has validated their concerns.

    In a statement, the National Coordinator, Hon. Cyril Adamu, recalled the earlier warning about a sinister plot by Governor Yusuf and other powerful figures to undermine Kano and Nigeria. 

    He emphasised the abolishment of the five emirates of Kano state was part of this alleged plot.

    He insisted that the Governor’s action was intended to stoke unrest in the state and the country as a whole, to destabilise President Tinubu’s administration.

    The statement reads: “APC Youth Crusaders For Peace and Development has been vindicated by the recent action of the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, signing into law a controversial bill to abolish the five emirates of the state. The AYCPD had revealed a sinister plot by Governor Yusuf and some powerful forces to destroy Kano and Nigeria, simply because Rabiu Kwankwaso didn’t win the last presidential election.

    “Governor Yusuf being a Northerner and fully aware of the value the subjects of the emirates placed on the royal stools, decided to abolish the emirates just to spark unrest in the state in a bid to destabilise the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    “The manner in which the controversial Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 was signed into law by the governor the same day it was passed by the state house of assembly, raised suspicions that it is a calculated move to destroy the traditional institutions in the state, and by extension, the peace and stability of the state and the country at large.

    “Ever since Kano State was divided into five emirates — Kano, Rano, Gaya, Karaye, and Bichi — in 2019, the state has experienced increased peace and development. This is largely due to the multiple emirs leading peace talks and advocating for development. However, Governor Yusuf seems to be disregarding these positive developments due to some political vendetta. In a show of political arrogance, the governor rudely ordered the royal fathers to ‘vacate their palaces within 48 hours’.

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    “The Governor plans to revert Kano to a single emirate and reinstate the deposed Emir, Muhammadu Sanusi II. This could lead to a breakdown of law and order and a generational conflict between the ruling houses of Kano. Political unrest is already brewing in the state following the controversial bill’s signing into law.

    “We are deeply concerned about this development and its potential to undermine the democratic process, threaten the safety and security of the citizens, and destabilize the entire region and country at large. This dangerous plot is a desperate attempt to discredit Tinubu’s administration in the North and pave the way for an easier run for Kwankwaso in 2027.

    “Governor Abba Yusuf and his political godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso, must cease using politics to disrupt the peace and stability of Kano State. Since taking office, Governor Yusuf has neglected his primary responsibility of providing good governance to the people of Kano state, choosing instead to pursue a personal vendetta against his godfather’s political enemies. This must come to an end. The people of Kano deserve better. Governor Yusuf’s feud with imagined enemies is plunging the state into chaos and anarchy.

    “We urge Northern elders and thought leaders to step in and intervene by reining in Governor Yusuf before the growing unrest in the state escalates into a full-blown crisis. Kano holds a significant position in the region and the country’s economic and political spheres. Therefore, it is our responsibility to safeguard the state from the destructive consequences of the actions of desperate leaders such as Governor Yusuf and his godfather, Rabiu Kwankwaso.”

  • Onjeh congratulates reinstated Kano Emir Sanusi

    Onjeh congratulates reinstated Kano Emir Sanusi

    Former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has felicitated with His Royal Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi CFR, on his reinstatement today as the Emir of Kano Emirate Council by Governor Abba Yusuf.

    In a statement, Onjeh argued although royal fathers are expected to eschew partisanship in their stewardship and approach to issues generally,  whenever the occasion demands, they must rise up and speak on behalf of the people they represent.

    Onjeh further stated that any attempt to gag or straitjacket any traditional leader will be totally undemocratic because as citizens, they also enjoy fundamental rights as guaranteed by relevant sections of the Constitution.

    The senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Benue South in the 2023 general elections, stated that in recent times, our traditional leaders, including the emirs and chiefs, are mostly very educated people, with some of them being notable professionals with impressive track records in their respective fields of endeavour before coming to serve their people in the traditional council.

    He added that some traditional leaders have also served their societies for very long, therefore they are experienced enough to contribute to the development of the society.

    “How can we expect someone of His Royal Highness Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s education, training, experience and exposure, a consummate economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, not to lend his voice to topical issues like the economy of Nigeria? In fact, he owes the country the patriotic responsibility of speaking up whenever things are going awry, or when anything threatens the peace, unity and development of the nation,” stated Onjeh.

    While urging other emirs and traditional rulers to always feel free to contribute their decent quotas to topical national issues rather than dwelling exclusively on local issues within their traditional councils, Onjeh noted that the world is now a global village, hence the scope of work of members of the traditional institutions should transcend settling communal disputes, to anything that will contribute to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of their wards and communities at large.

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    According to Onjeh, the control which the various state governments have over traditional rulers is for supervisory purposes, and not for vindictiveness.

    “Indeed, the control of state governments over their tradition institutions is also to provide checks and balances, so that erring traditional rulers can be called to order or be disciplined accordingly. So when traditional rulers have done something wrong, it will be clear to the members of the society that they have done something wrong and deserve to be reprimanded. Such control must not include when a traditional ruler is expressing his honest opinion on what Nigeria ought to be, or what his society needs to be like,” stated Onjeh.

    Onjeh, who is a former fiery student activist and one-time President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), further stated that the case of Emir Sanusi’s sack and subsequent reinstatement is clear proof that no matter how long justice is suppressed, it will certainly prevail in the end.

    He added that it is a good lesson to all authorities who make arbitrary laws that they intend to wield as the big stick against dissenting voices.

    “What has just happened in the case of Emir Sanusi is very good for our democracy, because it has further established that any anti-people law enacted by a previous parliament, can be upturned by a succeeding one,” he stated.

  • Uba Sani, Abike Dabiri-Erewa others for Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment summit

    Uba Sani, Abike Dabiri-Erewa others for Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment summit

    Kaduna State governor, Uba Sanni, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mrs. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Chairman, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and the President’s Senior Special Adviser on job creation and MSMEs, Temitola Emitola Adekunle Johnson, among others will be gracing this year’s Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) in Highbrow Kensington High Street, London on May 24.

    The event which will be declared open by the Acting High Commissioner, Ambassador Cyprian Heen, will bring together hundreds of Diaspora business leaders, African, British, Commonwealth and other international investors and funders.

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    The founder of NDDIS, Prince Bimbo Roberts Folayan, in a statement  announced a breakthrough in their discussions with philanthropic funders who will provide 100% funding on a forgivable loan/grant basis.

    According to him, “I’ am particularly excited about this year’s summit because for the first time, we will be directly involved in screening home bound projects and will also help push projects that meet SDG goals to get grants.”

    He noted that it’s the first time “we have been given this opportunity since we started attracting projects to Nigeria and Africa,” adding that the government is looking at various innovative ways of tackling the current unemployment situation in the country and that a high-powered panel will be set up at this year’s summit to address how the Diaspora can invest and create jobs in Nigeria and how the country can tackle unemployment and encourage entrepreneurship and MSMEs in the country.

  • Katsina aims to transform basic education

    Katsina aims to transform basic education

    Katsina Governor Dikko Radda has made educational development a top priority, resulting in increased access to quality education for the children of Katsina. 

    This commitment is evident in the construction and renovation of schools, alongside the recruitment and training of skilled educators. These efforts have led to improved learning outcomes for the youth in the state.

    Also, to ensure the safety and security of schools, the Government established the Katsina State Community Watch Corps. This initiative aims to protect educational institutions across the state, providing a safe learning environment for students and staff.

    Addressing the issue of out-of-school children, Governor Radda’s administration has developed plans to reintegrate these children into formal education. 

    By partnering with local and religious institutions, the government aims to provide essential academic tools and foster inclusivity within the educational system.

    Furthermore, Governor Radda is focused on enhancing the quality of education, emphasizing the importance of actual learning outcomes. The goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future opportunities, enabling them to contribute positively to the economy of Katsina and Nigeria as a whole.

    In a bid to improve basic education, a fact-finding mission led by Hadiza Abubakar Yaradua, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education, visited the EKOEXCEL (Excellence in Child Education and Learning) project in Lagos State. The objective was to understand the EKOEXCEL model to develop a similar transformative education project in Katsina State.

    During the visit, Commissioner Yaradua and her team, including Dr. Kabir Magaji, Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board, were received by Dr. Hakeem Shittu, Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, and Hon. Bayo Adefuye, Chairman of the EKOEXCEL Steering Committee.

    Launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2019, EKOEXCEL is Lagos State’s flagship education transformation program. It aims to enhance teacher support and learning outcomes across 1,016 public primary schools, benefiting approximately 15,000 teachers and 500,000 pupils. EKOEXCEL utilizes intensive teacher training, continuous support, technology, and big data to deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive, grade-appropriate lessons consistently.

    EKOEXCEL has achieved significant success, particularly in reducing learning deprivation. Before the program, less than 10% of pupils could read a simple age-appropriate passage with comprehension by the end of primary school. Within 80 instructional weeks, this figure has been increased fourfoldaligning the performance of EKOEXCEL pupils with those in upper-middle-income countries of the world.

    Commissioner Yaradua expressed her satisfaction with the program, noting its potential for a similar initiative in Katsina. She highlighted the benefits of the technology used, particularly the tablets, which she found to enhance teacher efficiency and classroom engagement. “I like what I’ve seen so far, especially the tablet. It would create so much efficiency with our teachers and it is very rich in terms of the content,” she remarked. She also praised the engaging classroom environment fostered by the technology.

    Following this visit, the Katsina State Government is exploring the implementation of a technology-enabled system for its basic education sector. This includes a digital learning platform, intensive teacher training and coaching, adaptive instructional content, live data-driven monitoring, and comprehensive people and technology support.

    Governor Radda’s administration remains dedicated to transforming Katsina’s educational landscape, aiming to provide a brighter future for its children through improved educational opportunities and outcomes.

  • Group lashes Niger Speaker over plan to marry off 100 orphan girls

    Group lashes Niger Speaker over plan to marry off 100 orphan girls

    The Policy House International and Tifa Center for Development Initiatives (Tifa CDI) has condemned plans by Niger Speaker Abdulamlik Sarkindaji to marry off 100 orphan girls. 

    The group described it as a blatant violation of child rights and a shocking abuse of position. 

    In a statement in Abuja, the Executive Director of Policy House International and Tifa Center for Development Initiatives (Tifa CDI), Taiwo Akerele said: “It is utterly unacceptable that a man in such a high position would prioritise early marriage over education. 

    “We expect the Niger State government, particularly the Speaker Niger State House of Assembly, to utilise the Universal Basic Education Commission to empower these girls, not force them into marriages they have no say in.

    “The world is moving forward. Even many Muslim-majority nations are investing in science, technology, and women’s development. Harmful practices like early marriage are being abolished globally. Why is Niger state going backwards?

    “We urge President Bola Tinubu to immediately intervene and ensure this abhorrent proposal never sees the light of day. We fully support the Minister for Women’s Affairs’ condemnation and call for legal action against the Speaker.

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    “The Nigerian government, and all sub-national governments, have a fundamental responsibility to invest in education, at least through secondary school and beyond. Girls deserve the chance to choose their own paths, not be married off before they can even dream of their futures.

    “Nigeria is a nation of laws. This proposal flies in the face of the Constitution. We demand the Governor of Niger State stop this travesty and redirect these resources towards education and skills development for these vulnerable girls.

    “They deserve a chance to thrive, not be forced into a life they never chose.

  • BATN Foundation celebrates 20 years of positive change in rural Nigeria

    BATN Foundation celebrates 20 years of positive change in rural Nigeria

    British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) said it has dedicated to empowering rural Nigeria, investing a remarkable ₦4 billion in community development projects in the last 20 years. 

    The Foundation also noted that it has made tangible impact in the lives of rural smallholder farmers, women, and youth, promoting economic growth, and improving livelihoods.

    One of the most notable achievements of BATN Foundation is the empowerment of over 300,000 smallholder farmers.

    Through capacity-building programmes and inputs support, these farmers have gained the knowledge and resources necessary to grow their farms and improve their livelihoods.

     BATN Foundation’s focus on good agronomic practices has not only enhanced the quality of their produce but also increased their yields, leading to greater economic stability.

    BATN Foundation’s reach extends across all 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with over 300 community projects implemented to date.

    These projects span various program themes and value chains, demonstrating the Foundation’s versatility and commitment to addressing diverse community needs.

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     The impact of these projects is evident in the number of beneficiaries reached – over 1.7 million people have been supported through various interventions and projects.

     Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is a fundamental human need, and BATN Foundation has made significant strides in this area.

     The installation of 105 solar-powered borehole facilities, each with a 20,000-liter capacity, has provided clean water for countless communities.

     This initiative has not only improved health and well-being but also reduced the burden of water-borne diseases.

    Collaboration has been a cornerstone of BATN Foundation’s success, with partnerships and collaborations established with over 100 key stakeholders, including NGOs, government agencies, private sector organizations, and other industry stakeholders.

     These partnerships have enabled the Foundation to leverage resources, expertise, and networks, amplifying its impact and reach.

     Mrs. Adebisi Lamikanra, Board Chair, BATN Foundation said: “As we celebrate two decades of transformative impact, our focus on agriculture, the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, has been exploited by supporting smallholder farmers and equipping them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Let us continue to nurture the seeds of change we’ve sown, and our unwavering commitment to empowering rural Nigeria be the catalyst for a brighter future for generations to come.

    ” The Foundation’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its governance certification, having been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Certificate.

     The Foundation has been recertified three times which demonstrates the Foundation’s adherence to international standards of operation, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective management of resources.

     Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATN Foundation, reflects on the organization’s 20-year journey, distilling its mission into a concise statement: “Over the past two decades, we have been privileged to partner with rural communities in Nigeria, witnessing first-hand the power of knowledge acquisition and economic empowerment.

    ‘’This journey has been incredibly fulfilling, and we take great pride in the positive impact we’ve made thus far. “As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our vision of becoming a leading catalyst for sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.

    ‘’We are confident that by empowering smallholder farmers, achieving food security, and driving economic growth, we will continue to sow the seeds of change that will benefit generations to come.”

    BATN Foundation’s 20-year journey has been marked by significant achievements, impactful projects, and a commitment to empowering rural Nigeria.

     As it looks to the future, the Foundation remains dedicated to its mission, poised to continue making a positive difference in the lives of millions.