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Kola Karim Appointed as Chairman of BAT Nigeria's Advisory Committee

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Nov.29.2023
Kola Karim Appointed as Chairman of BAT Nigeria's Advisory Committee
Kola Karim, the current Agbaoye of Ibadan, will take over as the Chairman of BAT Nigeria's Advisory Council from November 1, 2023.

British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT Nigeria) has announced that Kola Karim will assume the role of Chairman of its Advisory Committee starting from November 1, 2023. Currently, Karim serves as the Agbaoye of Ibadan land and holds a managerial position within the company.

 

References:
[1] BAT Nigeria appoints Karim advisory board chairman
Also Read:
[1] BAT Korea and PMI Seek Expansion in South Korean E-cigarette Market
[2] BAT Opens E-Cigarette Pop-Up Store in Seoul's Saensu District
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