The NNPC Foundation Ltd., the social impact arm of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has been crowned Most Responsible Organisation in Africa at the 2025 SERAS Sustainability Awards, emerging as the biggest winner of the night at Africa’s premier sustainability event held on Saturday in Lagos.
At the 19th edition of the awards themed “Sustainability 2.0: Innovating for Impact and Inclusive Growth — Full Disclosure,” the Foundation secured five major continental awards, reaffirming its leadership role in sustainable development across Africa.
The honours include:
- Most Responsible Organisation in Africa (Overall Continental Prize)
- Best in Decent Work & Economic Growth
- Best in Stakeholder Engagement
- Best Company in Poverty Reduction
- Africa Sustainability Professional of the Year
“This Win is for Africa” — Arukwe
Receiving the awards, the Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the recognition underscores the Foundation’s measurable contributions and places it ahead of leading institutions such as Zenith Bank and the Bank of Industry.
“This top recognition affirms our position as a sustainability leader driving meaningful impact, innovation, and transformative community development across Nigeria and beyond,” she declared.
“This win is for NNPC Limited. This win is for impact. This win is for Africa.”
Arukwe highlighted the Foundation’s broad footprint across the country, with interventions spanning health, education, climate action, agriculture, poverty reduction, and clean energy.
Major Impact Interventions
Health
- Over 6,000 free cataract surgeries conducted nationwide.
- Rehabilitation of three hospital wards with 100-bed capacity at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi.
- Nationwide cancer awareness, screenings, and provision of MRI machines and essential medical equipment.
Education
- Distribution of 40,000+ STEM textbooks to public schools in all 36 states and the FCT.
- Financial literacy training for 1,075,981 NYSC members.
- Empowerment of over 1 million corps members, including 5,000 supported with startup resources.
Emergency & Social Relief
- Over 30 truckloads of food, water, medical supplies, and sanitary materials delivered to flood victims in Borno State.
Agriculture & Food Security
- 15,085 vulnerable farmers trained on climate-smart agriculture and market access.
- Provision of verified seedlings and continuous follow-up to ensure sustainability.
Environment & Climate Action
- Large-scale tree-planting campaigns in Katsina.
- Formation of environmental clubs and community-based climate resilience programs.
Cleaner Energy
- Donation of over 45 CNG buses, advancing Nigeria’s clean energy transition and easing public transportation challenges.
Arukwe stressed that all projects undergo strict sustainability screening to ensure long-term value.
“Every initiative—from farmer support to youth empowerment—is monitored for measurable, enduring impact,” she noted.
She added that the Foundation’s interventions cut across all six geopolitical zones, with over 3,441 Nigerians screened for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers in 2024 alone.
SERAS Founder Applauds NNPC Foundation’s Leadership
Founder of SERAS Africa, Mr. Ken Egbas, commended the Foundation’s exceptional record and transformational impact on communities across Nigeria.
He noted that the 2025 edition recorded 325 entries from 31 African countries, underscoring the growth of the awards since their inception in 2007.
Egbas described SERAS as the second-oldest sustainability award globally after the Reuters Business Award and now the benchmark for sustainability excellence in Africa.
In an emotional address, he said the awards celebrate real human stories—children gaining education, communities accessing clean water, and citizens regaining their sight.
“Africa needs more. Africa deserves more. The future demands more,” he said, calling on institutions to deepen their commitment to building an inclusive, sustainable Africa.
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