FITC to host inaugural sustainability ESG confab

The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has announced the inaugural edition of the sustainability ESG conference slated for June 26, 2025, at The Art Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State.

This landmark event, themed “Building a Prosperous Future: Unlocking Growth Opportunities Through Sustainability and ESG Innovation,” is designed to spark strategic conversations, drive intersectoral collaboration, and galvanise leaders into adopting ESG principles, not only as optional frameworks but also 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, these 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.

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 society.

“This flagship event is hosted under the auspices of the FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute, launched in 2024 as an epicentre 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.”

It would be recalled that at the 2024 launch of the Institute, some of Nigeria’s most respected ESG leaders underscored the urgency for purposeful action.

A renowned governance expert, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu (SAN), had 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.”

His statement remains more relevant than ever as boards across the continent re-imagine corporate governance through the ESG lens.

Meanwhile, the conference is expected to highlight not just policy-level recommendations but also concrete business applications and case studies. Delegates will examine how ESG practices are being integrated into risk frameworks, investment strategies, regulatory expectations, and reporting standards—especially as global frameworks like the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) gain traction across markets.

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