Nigerian Breweries lifts over 300 women out of poverty

In the past one year, the Nigerian Breweries Plc has lifted over 300 women out of poverty through its empowerment programmes.
The company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Sade Morgan in her contribution during the Pre-Annual General Meeting Media Briefing of the company held in Lagos last week noted that the empowerment program was held in all the region where the company is operating. 
She however said it was organised based on the need assessment of the participants.
In Ogun State for instance, Morgan said the women were trained in cottage industries, tye and dye, catering, hairdresser and others.
She explained that besides acquiring the skills, the women were also supported with equipment to enhance their performances in the skills acquired.
Earlier the Managing Director, Jordi Borrut Bel said the company has it as a policy to support women development.
“Bringing women into the company is a deliberate commitment and agenda  on the part of the organization,” he said.
The company also noted that it has women in the Nigeria breweries, which is geared towards giving equal opportunity drive to get women into top positions. We also have teachers award won by women, which shows that women are now excelling in the country,” the company said.
The Managing Director has said that the company spent over N36 billion in capital investment into its operations across the country during the 2020 financial year. 
“The 2020 financial year was a remarkable one for us as it afforded us the opportunity to invest heavily and position for growth. It was a year we invested in a new PET Line for non-alcoholic drinks at our Ijebu Ode Plant. In the same year, we embarked on some other important projects which boosted the capacities of our business”, he said
In terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Bel also stated that the company contributed immensely to communities and the country at large – donating N600 million to the Federal and some state governments, as part of efforts to support the fight against COVID-19, while also continuing its social investments in the areas of education, health, access to potable water, environment, youth and women empowerment in different parts of the country.
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