UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK NIGERIA LAUDS OANDO’S SUSTAINABLETRANSPORT INITIATIVE IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
LAGOS, NIGERIA, 23 May, 2023 — The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria acknowledges the momentous occasion of Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), a member of the Oando PLC group of companies, launching the proof-of-concept phase of its pioneering Sustainable Transport Initiative in Lagos State, Nigeria. This groundbreaking project demonstrates Oando’s dedication to the Ten Principles […]
Sustainable Economic Growth in Nigeria Is Not Possible Without Decent Work
The benefits of investing in human capital for long-term economic development as well as the requirement for decent work to enable sustainable economic growth in Nigeria are outlined by Naomi Nwokolo, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Nigeria. Nigeria is a country with immense potential and abundant resources. It is the largest economy in Africa […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria and Sightsavers host Nigeria’s first disability event for private sector employers
Major Nigerian employers learned about the benefits of mainstreaming disability inclusion into their operations. LAGOS, NIGERIA, 26 April 2023 — On Wednesday, April 26, the UN Global Compact Network Nigeria and the international NGO Sightsavers co-hosted a virtual event to discuss how private sector employers in Nigeria and across West Africa can mainstream disability inclusion […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria Partners Dangote Group on Sustainable Supplier Impact Programme
Lagos, Nigeria LAGOS, NIGERIA, 17 April 2023 – The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria is pleased to announce our partnership with Dangote Group as the Company Ambassador for the Sustainable Supplier Impact Programme (SSIP) in Nigeria. The Sustainable Supplier Impact Programme is a global programme developed by the United Nations Global Compact in collaboration with Accenture […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria Holds Virtual Open House for Businesses
LAGOS, NIGERIA, 28 September 2022 — The UN Global Compact Network Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact Office in New York, on Wednesday, September 28, organised the 2nd Open House of the year. The virtual event, themed “Accelerate Your Sustainability Journey,” welcomed guests from the private sector, including SMEs, NGOs, and Civil […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) hold CEO Water Mandate Inaugural Meeting
LAGOS, NIGERIA, 31 August 2022 — The CEO Water Mandate: Nigeria Sign-up Endorsement and Inaugural Meeting, themed “A Risk-Based Approach for Sustainable Water Stewardship,” was attended by leading private sector stakeholders and development organisations to address Nigeria’s water challenges. In his welcome remarks, Mr Wassim El-Husseini, Managing Director/CEO, Nestle Nigeria and NESG Board Director, emphasised that […]
Alliance For Youth Nigeria Empowers Over 11,000 Young Nigerians In One Year
As the world marks the International Youth Day, the Alliance for Youth Nigeria has announced the conclusion of a vocational skills training program reaching over 350 young Nigerians in Lagos and Kano States. The training, which covered four skillsets – Solar panel installation, Graphics Design (Designs, social media and web design), CCTV and Cable installation, […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria calls for robust partnerships and opportunities for collaboration
The CEOs Breakfast Roundtable was held early on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, as a precursor to the launch of the United Nations Global Compact Africa Strategy and the Africa Regional Hub, scheduled to take place in Abuja on May 19th.
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria To Host The Assistant Secretary-General & CEO Of The United Nations Global Compact At CEOs Breakfast Roundtable
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 16, 2022 Assistant Secretary-General & CEO of the United Nations Global Compact, Ms. Sanda Ojiambo will on Tuesday the 17th of May 2022, present the Global Compact’s Africa Strategy (2021 – 2023) at a CEOs Breakfast Roundtable in Lagos, Nigeria. The closed event will hold from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM […]
UN Global Compact Network Nigeria is mobilizing companies to commit to the Women Empowerment Principles
57 companies have signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Lagos, Nigeria 26 March 2022 Gardner Integrated Services Limited, a facilities maintenance company, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, became the 57th Nigerian signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). These are United Nations (UN) principles that provide guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality […]