BAT Nigeria (BATN) has been honoured with a Special Recognition Award for its outstanding contributions to innovation, digital transformation, and enterprise leadership across Africa at the 2025 CIO and C-Suite Awards Africa.

According to the firm, the award underscores BATN’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology, data-driven insights, and strategic partnerships to enhance operational excellence, foster sustainable growth, and strengthen its role as a forward-thinking enterprise in Africa’s evolving digital economy.

Managing Director, BAT Nigeria, Yarub Al-Bahrani, said the award was proof of the dedication of its people and the strength of its vision of creating sustainable value, “empowering our workforce, and building resilience for the future. We are honoured to be recognised among Africa’s leading enterprises, and we remain committed to driving innovation that positively shapes industries, communities, and the continent at large.”

He said through the firm’s initiatives, such as the utility monitoring system and smart boiler project, the firm was optimising energy consumption, reducing downtime, and enhancing overall equipment effectiveness.

The efforts, he said, have translated into measurable improvements in performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency across its manufacturing footprint.

Ultimately, he added that the digital initiatives ensured that BATN was building a more efficient, consumer-focused, and future-ready business; one that can continue to compete effectively and grow sustainably in Nigeria.