BATN foundation urges investment in youths for Nigeria’s economic growth

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation has urged sustained investment in young Nigerians to drive economic transformation, marking the 2026 International Youth Day. The foundation emphasized that despite facing diverse social, economic, and geographical realities, young Nigerians share common aspirations for education, employment, entrepreneurship, and meaningful participation in nation-building.

General Manager Oludare Odusanya highlighted the potential of Nigeria's youthful population as a force for innovation and economic growth, urging governments, development institutions, and the private sector to create an enabling environment that supports these aspirations. The foundation has invested over ₦5bn in development initiatives since its inception, reaching more than 1.7 million Nigerians and empowering over 300,000 smallholder farmers through programmes like the Graduate Agripreneur Programme and Farmers for the Future.

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