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By Zika Bobby
Nigerian Breweries Plc has donated a two-ton-per-day cassava processing facility to the Awo-Omamma community in Owerri, Imo State, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Delivering his keynote remarks during the commissioning ceremony, the Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Thibaut Boidin, described the project as yet another milestone in the company’s journey toward sustainable development and economic empowerment.
Boidin said the plant would create multiple direct and indirect employment opportunities for local youth and residents, generate an estimated N500 million in annual revenue, and ultimately, position Awo-Omamma as a hub for cassava processing.
He said the company’s mission extends beyond brewing beverages, and is equally committed to brewing prosperity, hope and empowerment for the people and the communities it serves.
“Over the years, through our various Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, we have consistently made significant and lasting impacts in critical areas, such as education, healthcare, access to clean water, security and economic empowerment. Today’s event further demonstrates our unwavering dedication to spreading joy and enabling progress in our host communities,” he added.
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He said the facility was developed following a comprehensive needs assessment conducted by the company in collaboration with community stakeholders.
Boidin added that the two-ton/day cassava processing facility was designed as a sustainable, revenue-generating project aimed at mitigating the socio-economic challenges and preserving livelihoods previously supported by its mothballed Awo-Omamma brewery.
In his remarks, Eze Val Amanfo, the traditional ruler of Awo-Omamma community, expressed gratitude to Nigerian Breweries Plc for its thoughtful contribution to the community.
Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Imo State, Chief Rex C Anunobi, lauded Nigerian Breweries’ long-standing presence in the state and its positive contributions to economic growth, amid operational challenges.
Anunobi noted that the establishment of the cassava processing facility reflects the company’s sensitivity to the needs of its host communities and aligns with Imo State Government’s economic development agenda.
