Lagos, Nigeria – BATN Foundation, building upon its impressive achievements in the last twenty years, has unveiled its strategic plan for the upcoming five years. The foundation’s primary objective is to empower rural Nigeria and promote sustainable development, aiming to impact these areas significantly.
The Foundation is committed to supporting sustainable livelihoods and driving economic progress. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, it aims to expand its impact. With a focus on assisting smallholder farmers and their communities, BATN Foundation is determined to bring about positive change and work alongside government efforts to ensure food sufficiency and security.
The strategic plan focuses on six main areas: Enterprise Development Programme (EDP), Capacity Building Programme (CBP), Youth Empowerment and Empowerment Programme (YEEP), Grants & Government-led Interventions, Environmental Management, and Humanitarian Aid. The goal of BATN Foundation is to achieve the following through this framework:
1. Empower young entrepreneurs and women in agriculture to promote enterprise growth, benefiting at least 60,000 individuals.
2. Support the establishment and growth of 100 young agripreneurs, creating job opportunities.
3. Lead an afforestation initiative by planting at least 50,000 trees, contributing to environmental sustainability.
BATN Foundation will focus on six key agricultural value chains to support government goals for food security: rice, maize, cassava, vegetables, aquaculture, and poultry. The goal is to increase productivity, improve market opportunities, and raise the income of small-scale farmers.
Oludare Odusanya, the foundation’s general manager, highlighted the significance of partnerships in accomplishing their mission. He emphasized that collaboration is crucial to their strategy, as they are committed to rural development and sustainability. To achieve their ambitious goals, they will establish additional partnerships and collaborate with NGOs, agricultural stakeholders, and both the public and private sectors.
By expanding its initiatives and extending its influence across the country, BATN Foundation is ready to bring about substantial transformation in the agricultural sector and beyond. This will pave the way for sustainable development and empower rural Nigeria, leading to a promising future.
