Obasanjo opens BAT’s head office

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the
commissioning of British American Tobacco Nigeria
head office, which is located in Ikoyi, Lagos, as a major
milestone and also a testament to government’s efforts
geared towards attracting foreign direct investment
(FDI). Tracing the return of BAT to Nigeria, which began
with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the government and the company in 2001, Chief
Obasanjo said that BAT was among the first companies
that heeded his government’s invitation to invest in
Nigeria.
Praising the role of the private sector in economic
development and jobs creation yesterday at the
commissioning, Chief Obasanjo, who was the chief guest
at the event, highlighted the important role that
companies such as BAT play in the country. “Almost a
decade and a half after the signing of the MOU, we are
again at BAT to witness another milestone. I’m
particularly delighted because this head office building
showcases faith in Nigeria and BAT’s continued
investment in Nigeria,” added Chief Obasanjo.