By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The maiden edition of the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum themed Leading Sustainability in Africa: Empowering Nigeria’s Green Future will be sponsored by Airtel Nigeria, the telco has confirmed.
In a statement signed by its Director of Corporate Communications and CSR, Mr Femi Adeniran, the firm explained that it backed the event because of its dedication to champion sustainability and advance conversations on ethical business practices.
Airtel Nigeria stated that its sponsorship of the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum is part of its broader strategy to champion sustainability initiatives and support platforms that inspire positive change, describing it as a significant contribution to fostering sustainable practices and ethical business operations.
Organized by Africa Interviews, a premier online media platform known for its positive narratives about Africa and Africans through exclusive interviews, features, and commentaries, the forum promises to be a landmark event with diverse range of thought leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders dedicated to driving conversations around sustainability in Africa, vis-à-vis energy transition among other issues.
The event, scheduled to take place at 10 am on Wednesday, June 5, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, will have speakers like the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Providus Bank, Deoye Ojuroye; the CEO of Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited, Oladapo Filani; the Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray; and the co-founder and co-chair of Lean In Equity and Sustainability, Lamé Verre; among others.
“Airtel Nigeria is excited to collaborate with Africa Interviews for the inaugural Sustainability Forum. This collaboration is a testament to Airtel Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and our belief in the power of collective efforts to drive meaningful change.
“By supporting meaningful initiatives towards Nigeria’s future, we aim to inspire a new era of sustainable development and responsible business practices that will benefit generations to come,” Mr Adeniran said.
The founder and Editorial Director of Africa Interviews, Mr Sam Umukoro, noted that the forum would serve as an inspiring and informative event that promises to shape the future of sustainability in Nigeria and beyond through a unique opportunity to engage with leaders who are at the forefront of sustainability and energy transition in Africa.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative strategies, community engagement, and the balance between achieving NetZero and addressing the region’s energy needs.
Recall that Airtel Africa was recently recognized by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited at the inaugural edition of the ICAN-NGX Corporate Governance Awards, recognizing the telecom giant’s fundamental principles of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct across all facets of its operations.
Adedapo Adesanya