The third edition of the Sustainability & ESG conference organised annually by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has been scheduled for July 8,  2026 in Lagos. The conference will focus on building sustainable future for Africa.

The MD/CEO, FITC, Dr. Chizor Malize, stated that this year’s conference theme is “Building a Sustainable Africa: Integrating Environmental Stewardship, Social Impact, and Strong Governance for a Prosperous Future”.

The conference, she added, 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.”

Malize said: “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. 

“The conference is designed and delivered by the FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute. The FITC Sustainability & ESG Institute Advisory Board includes Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Senior Partner, Kenna Partners and Chairman, Guinness Nigeria PLC; Dr. Chizor Malize, MD/CEO, FITC; Soromidayo George, Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Business; Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Member, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB); Dr. Henrietta Onwueguzia, Director, Business Innovation Accelerator; Olufemi Shobanjo, Chief Executive Officer, NGX Regulation Limited; Olufemi Awoyemi, Board Chairman, Proshare Nigeria; Tinuade Awe, Experienced Attorney and Governance Consultant; and Osayi Alile, Chief Executive Officer, Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation.”

Malize revealed that the conference is supported by a distinguished planning committee that comprises sustainability & ESG practitioners and industry thought leaders that include: Ayotola O. Jagun, Executive Director, Oando Plc; Dr. Chizor Malize, MD/CEO, FITC; Soromidayo George, Director, Corporate Affairs & Sustainable Development, CocaCola HBC Nigeria; Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, Chair in Sustainable Finance & Governance; Olufemi Shobanjo, CEO, NGX Regulation Limited.

Others are Chioma Afe, Director, External Affairs, Seplat Energy; Titilope Oguntuga, Director, Sustainability IHS Towers; Lolade Awogbade, Assistant Vice President, Sustainability Specialist, DBN; Ebisan Akinsanya, Coordinator, Corporate Responsibility & National Programs, Chevron; Chinwe Ifechiga, Social Performance Advisor, Total Energies; James Adenuga, Group Chief HSE & Sustainability Officer, Dangote Industries Limited; Oreoluwa Famurewa, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, Friesland Campina; Osayi Alile, Chief Executive Officer, 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.