Lagos, 10 August 2026 – FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 SPIN Sustainability Conference, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to sustainable finance, responsible business practices, and stakeholder-driven value creation.
Organised by the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN), the maiden edition of the conference is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, under the theme “The Adaptive Enterprise: Sustainability Strategies for Challenging Times.” The conference will bring together sustainability professionals, business leaders, policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, academics, development partners, and other key stakeholders to discuss practical approaches for building resilient, adaptive, and future-ready organisations amid increasingly complex economic, environmental, and social challenges.
As a demonstration of its leadership in sustainability and corporate responsibility, Olusegun Alebiosu, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, will serve as the Guest Speaker at the conference. The keynote address will be delivered by Aminu Umar Sadiq, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority.
Other distinguished speakers include Biyi Olagbami, Executive Director, Risk Directorate, FirstBank; and Ibrahim Shelleng, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Climate Finance and Stakeholder Engagement.
Commenting on FirstBank's support for the conference, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu said: "Sustainability is central to our vision of building a resilient institution that creates enduring value for all stakeholders, it underpins long-term economic growth, institutional resilience, and shared prosperity. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, organisations must create value not only for shareholders but also for society and the environment. We are therefore proud to support SPIN’s inaugural Sustainability Conference as part of our commitment to advancing responsible business practices and fostering meaningful dialogue on sustainable development. Through collaborations such as this, we aim to contribute to shaping a future where innovation, inclusion, and environmental stewardship drive sustainable progress for businesses, communities, and the nation at large."
As an institutional member of SPIN, FirstBank's sponsorship of the conference aligns with its broader sustainability agenda, which champions financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and strong corporate governance. The Bank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to sustainability through initiatives that support businesses, communities, and institutions in creating lasting positive impact.
Also speaking on the conference, President of the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, said the inaugural conference reflects the institute's commitment to advancing sustainability beyond compliance and positioning it as a core element of organisational leadership.
Participants will engage in insightful discussions covering a broad range of topics, including adaptive leadership, resilient business models, sustainable finance, ESG reporting, climate resilience, innovation, corporate governance, and long-term value creation.
The SPIN Conference builds on the successful induction of 79 new sustainability professionals into the Institute in June 2026, further strengthening SPIN's position as one of Africa's fastest-growing professional communities advancing sustainability leadership and practice.
James O Ashu
MSC MEDIA AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
MARKETING & CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
SAMUEL ASABIA HOUSE
James.Ashu@firstbankgroup.com
www.firstbanknigeria.com
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