IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holding Limited, has been recognised at the 2023 Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) Africa CSR and Sustainability Awards for its commitment to 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 during the SERAs award in Lagos.
In his remark, Chief Executive of IHS Nigeria, Mohamad Darwish, said that the IHS Nigeria’s sustainability initiatives are designed to help further the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals, UNSDGs and address specific community needs.
Darwish said: “Through targeted programs, we aim to deliver positive transformations in critical areas such as education, employment, and enhanced health and wellbeing. In addition, 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.
“Building sustainable connections and improving lives in emerging markets is at the core of our business. However, for mobile connectivity to truly thrive, responsible development is pivotal, and we’re actively contributing to this vision.
“We are dedicated to using our resources and partnerships to make real, long-lasting changes that support a sustainable future for 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”.