NECA Inaugurates ESG Advisory Board in Nigeria for Sustainable Business Practices

The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has inaugurated an ESG Advisory Board, marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainable business practices in Nigeria's private sector. The advisory board, consisting of representatives from Access Bank PLC, Nigeria Bottling Company PLC, SMEDAN, Nestlé Nigeria PLC, Dangote Industries Limited, Bank of Industry, Unilever PLC, Andersen Nigeria, Olam Agri, Seven-Up Bottling Company, and Bureau Veritas, aims to offer strategic guidance and practical insights on ESG issues impacting businesses in Nigeria.

The board is chaired by Mr. Femi Jaiyeola, Chief Risk Officer of Access Bank PLC, and Dr.

Soromidayo George, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Nigeria Bottling Company, serves as the Vice Chairman. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Juli Kazagui, a senior specialist in employment activities from the Bureau of Employers' Activities.

NECA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting employers in embedding ESG principles into operations to enhance competitiveness and contribute to sustainable economic development.