Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured with the Best in Technology for Development award at the 2025 edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), held in Lagos at the weekend.
For its work executing the vision of Airtel Africa Foundation locally, Airtel Nigeria received nominations in two highly competitive categories: Best Company in Environmental Stewardship and Best in Technology for Development.
Highlights of the nominations included Airtel’s long-standing commitment to digital inclusion through investments in programmes such as the Federal Government’s Three Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative.
The SERAS, now in its 19th year, is noted to be Africa’s most consistent platform for recognising excellence in corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
This year’s ceremony brought together top organisations committed to improving lives, protecting the environment, and supporting national development.
While acknowledging the progress of sustainability efforts in Africa, Ken Egbas, SERAS founder, applauded Airtel for championing sustainable development across the continent.
Egbas said,
“This year’s record number of entries once again demonstrates just how far the sustainability movement has advanced across Africa. Businesses, governments, and non-profits are no longer treating sustainability as a side initiative but as a core pillar of growth, competitiveness, and long-term legacy. With leading organisations such as Airtel committing to not only doing the work but also telling the stories, the future looks even more promising.”
Airtel Nigeria’s recognition at the 2025 SERAS reflects its leadership in technology-driven empowerment, with the 3MTT sponsorship, for example, resulting in the training of 25,000 young Nigerians across 46 Local Government Areas while the Reimagine Education partnership with UNICEF has connected 942,670 public school pupils in 1,268 schools to digital learning.
Reacting to the award, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, chairman, Airtel Africa Foundation, reiterated the organisation’s dedication to digital inclusion and national development.
Dr Ogunsanya said, “This award strengthens our resolve to keep driving meaningful change through innovation and improved access for Africans. Technology remains one of the most powerful tools for social and economic transformation, and we are proud to contribute to Nigeria’s progress by ensuring that more people, communities, and institutions can benefit from the opportunities it creates.”
Commenting on the win, Dinesh Balsingh, chief executive officer, Airtel Nigeria, expressed gratitude to the organisers and reaffirmed the company’s dedication to sustainability.
“We are thankful to the organisers of the SERAS awards and accept this honour as a confirmation that our contributions in communities across Nigeria are making a notable impact.
To us at Airtel, sustainability is never just a box to tick; it is a long-term responsibility that we are pleased to assume,” he said.
Airtel Nigeria’s recognition at the 2025 SERAS extends its leadership in technology development and environmental stewardship.
The company continues to champion digital inclusion, youth empowerment, education, and green initiatives that support Nigeria’s long-term development goals.
