Waltersmith Joins Drive to Make ESG Work for Africa’s Realities

Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited has confirmed its partnership with the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum 2025, strengthening calls for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to be embedded in Africa’s growth agenda.

The second edition of the forum, scheduled for September 16, at the Capital Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, will gather more than 80 business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore practical solutions under the theme “Beyond Compliance: Making ESG Work for African Realities.”

According to a statement, Waltersmith’s support reflects a broader movement among Nigerian companies to integrate sustainability into long-term business strategies.

ESG is increasingly seen as a marker of competitiveness and credibility, with corporates recognising that growth must balance economic, social, and environmental impact.

This shift is already emerging across the industry.

Seplat Energy has taken notable steps by embedding ESG oversight at board level and committing to its Tree4Life initiative, which targets planting one million trees annually over five years.

Also, Sahara Group recently joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to global sustainability principles and cleaner energy pathways.

Launched in 2024, the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum has become a platform for African-led solutions to global ESG challenges. It seeks to move discussions beyond rhetoric by spotlighting case studies, fostering partnerships, and generating outcomes relevant to Africa’s development priorities.

Sam Umukoro, Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Africa Interviews, welcomed Waltersmith’s partnership, noting that it reflected “the kind of corporate leadership needed to align business growth with social and environmental responsibility.

This year’s edition will feature keynote speech, high-level panel discussions, and networking sessions aimed at turning sustainability commitments into measurable results for Africa’s future.