British American Tobacco Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to gender diversity in its leadership. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, the company announced the appointment of Osose Aziba as Director of Legal and Compliance, and Buky Olukoga as Director of Human Resources and Inclusion for West and Central Africa

Osose Aziba and Buky Olukoga join Odiri Erewa-Meggison, Director of General and Regulatory Affairs, and Kikelomo Fisayo-Okusanya, Director of Marketing Deployment, and Kikelomo Fisayo-Okusanya, Director of Marketing Deployment, increasing the number of women on the management team to four. The managing director of BAT West and Central Africa, Yarub Al-Bahrani, highlighted the company's dedication to the promotion of women in leadership. According to him, BAT recognizes that diverse leadership is not only a question of equity, but also of operational excellence. “Organizations that embrace inclusion are more innovative, more resilient, and better positioned for sustainable success. That is why we remain committed to strengthening gender diversity in leadership,” said Al-Bahrani

He also said that BAT's ambition is to build a legacy where women not only participate in discussions, but shape priorities. “The march towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace is under way, and at BAT Nigeria, we are leading the charge.” a-t- he indicated.