It was glitz and pageantry as Africa’s premier CSR and Sustainability news publication honours deserving organizations and individuals with awards at the 2022 CSR Reporters’ Philanthropic Awards on Social Impact and Sustainability practices in Nigeria, 2022.
The award ceremony, which was held on Saturday, saw dignitaries from across Nigeria in attendance, including Mrs. Peju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, who doubled as an awardee and guest speaker.
She charged managers to increase their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability practices to engender a more equitable and just society.
She argued that everything begins and ends with leadership, and encouraged companies’ management to look into investing more in charitable efforts across communities.
The Publisher of CSR Reporters, a CSR and sustainability news publication, Eche Munonye, while welcoming dignitaries, noted that if a country must make quicker progress, businesses must invest part of their profits to help the government build a more equitable society.
He commended the awardees, particularly religious groups for their commitment to a better Nigeria through CSR investment, while also encouraging other organizations to imbibe the culture of giving back to the society.
Managers should increase their commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability practices to engender a more equitable and just society.
Among the organizations that received awards in different categories were Dangote Cement, which won two awards — Company with Best Waste Reduction Initiative, and Best Sustainability Reporting Company of the Year.
Others were BUA Foods and BUA Cement recognised for their efforts in Poverty Alleviation, and Support for Healthcare Development in Nigeria, and Total Energies emerged Best Company in Stakeholder Engagement, respectively.
Similarly, IHS Nigeria won the Overall Best Sustainability Company of the Year, and Sustainability Team of the Year for their commitment to proper and verifiable sustainable business practices across channels.
Also, FCMB was recognised for supporting young entrepreneurs in their journey to business sustainability; Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) for sports and youth development initiatives; Agro and Allied Industries, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Solid Rock Parish, Ojodu, in Lagos, for educational support across Lagos State, among others.
In the individual categories were Dr. Emmanualla Zamba, GM of Lagos State Health Management Agency, who won the Social Impact Public Servant of the Year; Mrs. Cima Sholatan, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Communications at IHS Nigeria, as the Sustainability Leader of the Year; and Tukur Lawal, the Director of Health, Community Affairs, Safety and Environment at BUA Group.
Others were Michael Onuoha, Chairman/CEO AILES Group; Rilwan Atiku, CEO, Riverton Homes and Properties; Olujimi Aina, Director, New Growth Areas, Lagos Internal Revenue Service; Dikanna Okafor, CEO, Dyko Oil and Gas; Dr. Bone Chinye Efoziem, CEO and Founder, Strict Guards Security, and a host of many others.
