SupplyChain Magazine December 2016 | Page 86

BAT Nigeria , a player in the multibillion dollar global tobacco industry , has developed key working relationships with local government and local suppliers to become the leading tobacco manufacturer in West Africa

One of the many challenges in the tobacco industry on a global scale is the significant presence of illicit trading . For British American Tobacco ( BAT ) Nigeria , establishing a strong working relationship with state government has been key in the company ’ s success , both locally and across West Africa .

BAT Nigeria has been developing and selling tobacco products in Nigeria since 1912 and today the company stands tall as the leading tobacco manufacturers in West Africa . With a long history of working closely with the Nigerian government , Charles Kyalo , Operations Manager , BAT Nigeria , believes the company has built a strong reputation across the industry .
The company operates across the
Charles Kyalo Operations Director
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