The third edition of the Sustainability & ESG conference, organized annually by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), has been scheduled for July 8, 2026, in Lagos. The event will focus on building a sustainable future for Africa.
Conference Theme and Objectives
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FITC, Dr. Chizor Malize, announced that this year's conference theme is “Building a Sustainable Africa: Integrating Environmental Stewardship, Social Impact, and Strong Governance for a Prosperous Future.” She emphasized that the conference will bring together a distinguished community of sustainability thought leaders, corporate executives, governance experts, regulators, development finance professionals, policymakers, investors, and ecosystem enablers committed to accelerating sustainable development across Africa.
Strategic Importance of ESG
Dr. Malize stated: “As sustainability continues to shape business strategy, investment decisions, and public policy globally, organizations across Africa are increasingly expected to create value while addressing environmental challenges, social development priorities, and governance responsibilities.” She added that the growing demand for sustainable business practices, responsible investment frameworks, and transparent governance structures has elevated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations from a corporate aspiration to a strategic imperative.
Conference Organizers and Support
The conference is designed and delivered by the FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute. The institute's Advisory Board includes prominent figures such as Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Senior Partner at Kenna Partners and Chairman of Guinness Nigeria PLC; Dr. Chizor Malize, MD/CEO of FITC; Soromidayo George, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business; Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Dr. Henrietta Onwueguzia, Director of Business Innovation Accelerator; Olufemi Shobanjo, Chief Executive Officer of NGX Regulation Limited; Olufemi Awoyemi, Board Chairman of Proshare Nigeria; Tinuade Awe, an experienced attorney and governance consultant; and Osayi Alile, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation.
Dr. Malize revealed that the conference is supported by a distinguished planning committee comprising sustainability and ESG practitioners and industry thought leaders. The committee includes Ayotola O. Jagun, Executive Director of Oando Plc; Dr. Chizor Malize, MD/CEO of FITC; Soromidayo George, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Development at CocaCola HBC Nigeria; Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, Chair in Sustainable Finance & Governance; Olufemi Shobanjo, CEO of NGX Regulation Limited; Chioma Afe, Director of External Affairs at Seplat Energy; Titilope Oguntuga, Director of Sustainability at IHS Towers; Lolade Awogbade, Assistant Vice President and Sustainability Specialist at DBN; Ebisan Akinsanya, Coordinator of Corporate Responsibility & National Programs at Chevron; Chinwe Ifechiga, Social Performance Advisor at Total Energies; James Adenuga, Group Chief HSE & Sustainability Officer at Dangote Industries Limited; Oreoluwa Famurewa, Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at Friesland Campina; and Osayi Alile, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation.
She stated that these distinguished professionals bring extensive expertise spanning sustainability strategy, climate finance, ESG reporting, corporate governance, environmental management, social investment, public policy, responsible business leadership, and enterprise transformation.
