By Abba Dukawa
The Chairman of Fortune Rice Milling, Alhaji Dalhatu Shehu, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and ethical business practices, stressing that its corporate philosophy extends beyond profit-making to meaningful contributions to its host community through job creation, support for the local economy and sustained corporate social responsibility initiatives.
The chairman also stated that the company’s proprietor remained committed to philanthropy and community development programmes aimed at improving the welfare of residents within the host community.
In a statement issued in Kano and made available to journalists, Fortune Rice Milling assured members of the host community, stakeholders and regulatory authorities that it was treating environmental concerns with utmost seriousness and had already commenced immediate corrective measures.
He said the company remained committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable environmental laws and standards, including regulations governing permit requirements, pollution control and environmental best practices.
“As part of ongoing remediation efforts, the company is reviewing and upgrading its environmental management systems, strengthening monitoring mechanisms and engaging relevant experts to ensure strict adherence to NESREA regulations and industry standards,” the statement read.
Management further assured residents that all necessary steps were being taken to guarantee cleaner, safer and more environmentally responsible operations.
Alhaji Dalhatu Shehu also disclosed plans for a comprehensive upgrade of the company’s operational and environmental systems aimed at surpassing the requirements of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency.
According to him, the proposed improvements will focus on waste management, emissions control, wastewater treatment and energy-efficient production processes.
Company officials explained that the initiatives were designed not only to reduce environmental impact, but also to improve operational efficiency and ensure long-term regulatory compliance.
The company expressed appreciation for the guidance and oversight provided by NESREA and pledged full cooperation with the agency towards achieving a timely resolution of all identified concerns.
Management added that sustainable measures would soon be rolled out to address environmental issues and prevent harm to surrounding communities.
