Sahara Group says Africa needs a bold energy transition anchored on environmental stewardship and community investment to secure a resilient and equitable future.
The group’s advice is contained in its 2024 sustainability report, “Beyond Energy: Fostering Africa’s Sustainable Future”.
In a statement on Monday, Ejiro Gray, Sahara’s director of governance and sustainability, said the report aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) and outlines efforts to deliver inclusive, responsible energy solutions with social impact.
Gray noted that the group is scaling up investments in gas infrastructure and renewable energy, implementing nature-based carbon mitigation, and boosting operational efficiency.
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“In 2024, we institutionalised ESG risk management across the group, embedding sustainability more deeply into strategic decision-making, while strengthening resilience and accountability across all divisions,” Gray said.
He also highlighted some of the organisation’s 2024 milestones, including over four million man-hours without lost time injuries (LTI); 612,498 kg of CO₂ emissions avoided through recycling; and 210,000 kg of recyclables recovered.
Others, according to him, are N43.5 million paid to over 1,000 waste collectors under the ‘Go Recycling initiative’; 75,000 people impacted through 13 social responsibility projects in 11 countries; biodiversity and reforestation projects in Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Dubai; green entrepreneurship training for 11,000+ students at the University of Lagos; and three percent of operational expenditure channelled to host community development.
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Gray said the group’s sustainability strategy spans upstream, midstream, downstream, and power operations, with a focus on gas as a transition fuel, pilot solar projects, and energy efficiency.
Bethel Obioma, Sahara’s head of corporate communications, said the group, through innovation and collaboration, is helping shape a future where Africa is not just energy-secure but sustainability-led.
Emilomo Arorote, head of human resources (HR) at Sahara, said the group’s “people-first” approach includes vocational training, youth empowerment, gender equity, and workplace safety.
“At Sahara, sustainability is human. It means empowering our workforce, building community resilience, and ensuring growth lifts everyone—especially the underserved,” Arorote said.
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