FirstBank said it is sponsoring the 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices and stakeholder-driven value creation.

Organised by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), the maiden edition of the conference is scheduled to hold on 20 August 2026, in Lagos, under the theme ‘The Adaptive Enterprise: Sustainability Strategies for Challenging Times’.

The conference will bring together sustainability professionals, business leaders, policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, academics, development partners and other key stakeholders to discuss practical approaches for building resilient, adaptive and future-ready organisations amid increasingly complex economic, environmental and social challenges, a statement by the bank said.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu, will serve as the guest speaker at the conference.

The keynote address will be delivered by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Aminu Umar Sadiq.

Other distinguished speakers include Executive Director, Risk Directorate, FirstBank, Biyi Olagbami, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance and Stakeholder Engagement, Ibrahim Shelleng.

Commenting on FirstBank’s support for the conference, Alebiosu said: “Sustainability is central to our vision of building a resilient institution that creates enduring value for all stakeholders; it underpins long-term economic growth, institutional resilience, and shared prosperity. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, organisations must create value not only for shareholders but also for society and the environment. We are therefore proud to support SPIN’s inaugural Sustainability Conference as part of our commitment to advancing responsible business practices and fostering meaningful dialogue on sustainable development.

Through collaborations such as this, we aim to contribute to shaping a future where innovation, inclusion, and environmental stewardship drive sustainable progress for businesses, communities and the nation at large.”