IHS Nigeria has recently published its 2023 and 2024 Impact Report, showcasing numerous initiatives designed to foster sustainable development across Nigeria.
The report, which covers activities from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, reflects the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), its four-pillar sustainability strategy, and alignment with the Nigerian government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The four sustainability pillars: education and economic growth, environment and climate change, our people and communities, and ethics and governance, form the backbone of IHS Nigeria’s interventions across the country.
Under its education and economic growth agenda, IHS Nigeria supported the construction and operation of the Ilorin Innovation Hub, expected to become Nigeria’s largest innovation centre. It also backed hubs in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, and Alimosho, Lagos state, providing platforms for skills development and entrepreneurship.
IHS Nigeria, in partnership with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy,
contributed to the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) initiative, training more than 100,000 Nigerians in digital skills. The company also facilitated international exposure for 10 Nigerian educators through the Limitless Global Educator Program in partnership with the Limitless Space Institute, which included a visit to NASA’s Space Center.
On school connectivity, IHS Nigeria partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF Nigeria to support 956 schools, with 421 already connected to the internet. This effort enabled students to access the Nigerian Learning Passport under the UNICEF GenU initiative.
IHS Nigeria’s environmental impact included the planting of 4,000 trees nationwide, the installation of 144 solar streetlights across eight states, benefiting nearly 24,000 residents and the deployment of hybrid power solutions at 6,747 tower sites to cut diesel dependence. The company also supported over 700 students with eco-friendly educational tools to build climate awareness among the younger generation.
To strengthen healthcare systems, IHS Nigeria constructed nine medical oxygen plants across states including Bauchi, Ogun, Kano, and Rivers, benefiting an estimated 90,000 patients. The company also built four solar-powered boreholes in Borno State, providing clean water to over 20,000 people.
IHS Nigeria, in partnership with the END Fund, supported 201 hydrocele surgeries and helped deliver treatment for over one million Nigerians affected by neglected tropical diseases. Additionally, working with the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund in Cross River State, the company helped vaccinate over 10,000 children.
