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The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has said the inaugural edition of the FITC Sustainability ESG Conference will offer a timely intervention to equip institutions with the knowledge, tools, and networks required to thrive in this new era.
The sustainability Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) conference, which will hold on Thursday, at The Art Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, represents a pivotal step in Nigeria and Africa’s broader journey toward embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks into institutional, national, and regional development strategies.
Themed: “Building a Prosperous Future: Unlocking Growth Opportunities Through Sustainability and ESG Innovation,” the organiser said the landmark event is designed to spark strategic conversations, drive inter-sectoral collaboration, and galvanise leaders into adopting ESG principles, not as optional frameworks, but as central to operational excellence and societal transformation.
The conference is expected to convene multiple delegates spanning government agencies, regulatory bodies, corporate organisations, ESG experts, multilateral institutions, academia, and civil society organisations. Together, the stakeholders will examine how the ESG agenda can serve as a blueprint for inclusive growth, corporate accountability, responsible governance, and long-term resilience in the face of global and local uncertainty.
In recent years, global conversations have shifted from “if” organisations should embrace sustainability, to “how fast” and “how effectively” they can. Africa, with its unique socio-economic challenges and opportunities, sits at a critical juncture.
The pressures of climate change, social inequality, and governance deficiencies demand coordinated action—and FITC is taking the lead in orchestrating this through high-level engagement platforms like the upcoming ESG Conference.
Managing Director/CEO of FITC, Dr. Chizor Malize, said: “At FITC, we understand that ESG is no longer a nice-to-have—it is a business imperative.
This conference reinforces our commitment to leading the ESG discourse across Africa and connecting stakeholders to actionable solutions that can transform institutions and the society.”
This flagship event is hosted under the auspices of the FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute, launched in 2024 as an epicenter for sustainability thought leadership in Africa. The Institute was established to serve as a dedicated knowledge hub, offering research, capacity building, and practical tools that empower organisations to navigate the evolving ESG landscape with confidence and competence.
“At the 2024 launch of the Institute, some of Nigeria’s most respected ESG leaders underscored the urgency for purposeful action. Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, OFR, a renowned governance expert, remarked, “Governance is vital for boards to incorporate into strategy formulation and appraisal processes. It ensures that the enterprise sustains itself and effectively addresses relevant ESG aspects.”
