IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited, was recently recognised at the 2023 Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) Africa CSR and Sustainability Awards for its commitment towards ensuring a sustainable future.
The awards received were ‘Most Responsible Organization’, ‘Best Company in Environmental Stewardship’, ‘Best Company in Circular Economy’, ‘Best Company in Workplace Practices’ and ‘CEO of the Year’ for Mohamad Darwish. All five awards were presented to IHS Nigeria at the 2023 SERAs.
“IHS Nigeria’s sustainability initiatives are designed to help further the UNSDGs and address specific community needs. Through targeted programs, we aim to deliver positive transformations in critical areas such as education, employment, and enhanced health and wellbeing,” Mohamad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria, stated while receiving the awards.
According to him, IHS is dedicated to using its resources and partnerships to make real, long-lasting changes that support a sustainable future for Nigeria.
“We have delivered campaigns relating to a safer and cleaner environment, sought to increase community access to and awareness of renewable energy sources, focused on youth development and women’s empowerment, and supported the growth of the small and medium enterprise sector.”
Darwish stated further that responsible development is pivotal for mobile connectivity to truly thrive; hence, HIS is actively contributing to the vision of building a sustainable telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria.
“Our partnership with the Telecommunications and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG), for instance, has enabled us to reach over 200,000 individuals through TTSWG initiatives, promoting sustainable practices that benefit both the ICT sector and the country as a whole,” he stated.
Highlighting other impactful sustainability initiatives led by IHS Nigeria, Darwish stated that, “Building sustainable connections and improving lives in emerging markets is at the core of our business”.
