NCC and MTN Nigeria to Join Africa Sustainability Forum 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), and MTN Nigeria have confirmed their participation in the Africa Sustainability Forum 2026, scheduled for October 20 at Oriental Hotels, Lagos. The Forum's theme is “Sustainable Futures: Driving Just Transitions, Green Growth & Shared Prosperity,” aiming to gather leaders from government, business, regulation, development, finance, sustainability, and civil society to discuss sustainable development pathways in Africa.

The NCC will address sustainable digital infrastructure and the digital economy, while the NDPC will focus on data governance and privacy, essential for Nigeria's sustainable digital economy. FBRA will contribute insights on circular economy and waste management, promoting sustainable packaging practices.

MTN Nigeria will present its corporate sustainability initiatives, including a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2040. Elvis Eromosele, Lead Coordinator of the Forum, emphasized the importance of diverse stakeholder engagement in addressing interconnected sustainability challenges.