The report, themed “Sustainability Beyond XXX: Responsible Growth, Enduring Impact”, sets out how Sahara integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance discipline across its upstream, midstream, downstream, power, energy trading, and oilfield services businesses.

Commenting on the report, Ejiro Gray, director, Governance & Sustainability at Sahara Group, said the publication reflects a Group wide sustainability approach across the full energy value chain.

“Our sustainability journey runs across all our businesses, from upstream operations and oilfield services to power generation and energy trading. By embedding environmental responsibility, social impact and strong governance into how we operate, we are strengthening the foundation for long term value creation,” she said.

The Sustainability Report highlights measurable progress across environmental protection, safety, and social impact.

These include the avoidance of over 600,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions through recycling initiatives, the recovery of significant volumes of recyclable materials through circular economy programmes, and the maintenance of a zero lost time injury record across several businesses, supported by more than four million man hours worked safely across operations.

The report also details sustained community investments, including education and skills development initiatives, reaching tens of thousands of beneficiaries across Sahara Group’s markets.

According to Bethel Obioma, group head, Corporate Communications at Sahara Group, the report reflects a deliberate shift toward a Beyond Energy approach, positioning sustainability as a core business imperative across the entire energy value chain.

“The Beyond Energy theme captures how we articulate responsibility across all our businesses. It provides a clear and consistent narrative of how Sahara Group approaches growth, impact and accountability as an African rooted company operating to global standards,” he said.

Within its upstream and oilfield services operations, Sahara Group maintains a strong focus on environmental management, operational integrity, safety and host community engagement. Sustainability considerations are embedded into project planning and execution, with emphasis on responsible exploration and production practices, asset stewardship, and alignment with evolving environmental and regulatory expectations.

Across energy trading and downstream businesses, the Sahara prioritises transparency, efficiency, and responsible supply chain management, reinforcing ethical conduct and environmental responsibility across global trading and logistics activities.

In power generation and infrastructure, sustainability efforts remain centred on reliable energy delivery, operational efficiency, and long-term system resilience, supporting development objectives while aligning with energy transition priorities.

The report also reflects Sahara Group’s ongoing investment in renewable energy platforms, nature-based solutions and circular economy initiatives, alongside social investments aimed at delivering lasting value in the communities where the Sahara operates.

Governance remains a central pillar of Sahara Group’s sustainability framework, with the report outlining how sustainability considerations are embedded into enterprise risk management and strategic decision making across all business divisions, including upstream and oilfield services, to strengthen accountability and organisational resilience.

Prepared in line with global sustainability reporting frameworks and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the report signals the forward-looking posture of the energy conglomerate’s Sahara Beyond XXX mantra, the theme driving the celebration of Sahara Group’s 30 years of delivering energy responsibly.

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Now in its third year, the EIBIC Programme is a learning platform designed to help students begin their academic journey with a strong entrepreneurial mindset.

Sahara Group delivered a thought leadership session titled “Becoming a M.A.D Entrepreneur: Powering Africa’s Energy Future,” framing entrepreneurship as a mindset anchored in Making A Difference. Sahara Group was honoured with the EIBIC Champion Award in recognition of the energy conglomerate’s outstanding support and partnership with UNILAG.

Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor, UNILAG, said Sahara has demonstrated strong leadership with its commitment to driving entrepreneurship and innovation among young Africans.

“We are delighted to have Sahara Group as a trusted partner on different projects as we continue to transform academic excellence in UNILAG.”

Speaking on the engagement, Bethel Obioma, Head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group said Sahara’s collaboration with UNILAG is in line with its commitment to embedding a mindset in young Africans that goes “beyond energy”.

“Beyond Energy is about recognising that Africa’s future will be built by people who are equipped to think differently, collaborate boldly and act responsibly. Through EIBIC, we are deliberately shaping mindsets that see energy poverty and sustainability challenges as opportunities to create lasting value,” Obioma said.

Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance & Sustainability, emphasised the importance of responsible innovation in closing Africa’s energy access gap.

“Africa faces the widest energy access gap globally. Closing it will require solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and designed for long term impact. The M.A.D Entrepreneur framework encourages young people to build resilience, embrace sustainability and collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions that truly make a difference,” Gray said.

Emphasizing that youths need no permission to “act now”, Gray added that “energy access cuts across policy, finance, law, insurance, healthcare delivery, behavioural science, construction and communications, requiring multidisciplinary solutions.”

Students were introduced to pay as you go solar models that have proven that low income does not mean low potential, enabling households and micro enterprises to access power, grow productivity and participate in the formal economy.

The session also highlighted solar powered cold storage and cooling solutions, which address Africa’s cooling crisis by reducing food waste, protecting farmer livelihoods and stabilising food supply chains.

In addition, circular bioenergy models that convert agricultural waste into electricity and clean cooking fuel were presented as pathways to expanding rural energy access while unlocking local economic value.

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The Summit brings together global leaders and policymakers under the theme “Energy for Peace and Prosperity: Securing Our Shared Future.”

With more than three decades of shaping Africa’s energy landscape, Sahara Group’s participation reflects its long‑standing commitment to expanding access to cleaner, reliable energy while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and competitiveness across the continent.

Bethel Obioma, head, Corporate Communications, Sahara Group, said Sahara will use the platform to reinforce the continent’s need for a stronger, agile, and resilient energy sector.

“Africa can utilise platforms such as the NIES to accelerate dialogue and coordinated actions aimed at transforming and guiding the continent’s energy sector towards global competitiveness, sustainability, and shared prosperity.”

He stated that Sahara’s delegation at the Summit will also highlight the alignment of regulations, the scaling of local enterprises, and investment in human capital, particularly within the Upstream sector where Sahara continues to demonstrate leadership through responsible exploration and production practices.

Sahara’s senior technical and commercial leaders will feature on high‑level panels covering local content, policy harmonisation, and gas‑driven industrialisation.

Leste Aihevba, chief technical officer, Asharami Energy, a Sahara Group Upstream Company, joins the panel “Empowering Local Services, African Entrepreneurs & Multinational Partnerships,” where he will emphasise the need to scale indigenous capacity, strengthen local service ecosystems, and deepen partnerships that reduce operational bottlenecks and support resilience.

Dr. Tosin Etomi, head of Commercial & Planning, Asharami Energy will speak on “One Africa, One Regulatory Voice: Aligning Policies for Continental Prosperity and Investment,” advocating seamless regulatory coordination, predictable fiscal regimes, and regional integration to attract capital and enable cross‑border energy growth.

Mariah Lucciano‑Gabriel, head of Integrated Gas Ventures at Asharami Energy, will contribute to “Gas for Growth: Milestones, Momentum and the Road Ahead,” highlighting gas as a catalyst for Africa’s industrialisation, energy access expansion, and balanced transition pathways.

Together, these contributions will underline Sahara’s long‑standing advocacy for collaboration as the cornerstone of Africa’s energy future.

Strengthened alliances among operators, regulators, investors, and technology partners will be vital for achieving responsible development, security of supply, and enhanced competitiveness across regional value chains.

With operations spanning upstream, midstream, downstream, power, trading, and infrastructure across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Sahara Group remains committed to bringing energy to life responsibly while championing Africa‑centric solutions grounded in innovation and impact.

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This initiative focuses on advancing research by providing awards to visionary academics.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition at the University of Lagos (UNILA) in 2024, the 2025 grant cycle has awarded three transformative projects tackling youth unemployment, digital inclusion, and institutional governance. Each awardee receives $12,000 in funding to scale their impactful work.

“The MAD Grant represents our sustained commitment to identifying and amplifying sustainable solutions that drive economic growth and development,” said Bethel Obioma, Sahara Group’s Head of Corporate Communications. “This second edition allows us to deepen our support for academic innovators whose work has demonstrated clear potential for systemic impact.”

Commending Sahara for sustaining the initiative, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos, said:

“The Sahara Group MAD Grant has been a catalytic force for innovation at UNILAG. It is a testament to the power of strategic partnership in advancing our university’s mission to develop leaders and solutions for the nation and beyond.”

The 2025 MAD Grant awardees, Professor Sunday Abayomi Adebisi, Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa, and Professor Abdul-Hameed Sulaimon will leverage the $12,000 award to expand proven models that translate academic excellence into socioeconomic progress.

Professor Sunday Adebisi, a pioneering force in entrepreneurship education, is scaling his groundbreaking Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Certification (EIBIC) program, which has already guided over 20,000 students to identify and launch ventures within their fields.

“The $12,000 MAD Grant provides critical resources to accelerate our mission of turning every student into a job creator,” said Professor Adebisi.

Dr. Victor Odumuyiwa is amplifying his work in digital skills mentorship and technology ecosystem building at the NITDA IT Hub (NITHUB), where he has already trained over 20,000 individuals in fields like artificial intelligence.

“Strategic funding like the MAD Grant is essential for sustaining the momentum of our digital transformation efforts,” noted Dr. Odumuyiwa.

Professor Abdul-Hameed Sulaimon’s grant will enhance his faculty administration re-engineering initiative, which has improved operational efficiency and academic performance while mobilizing significant resources for the Faculty of Management Sciences.

“The MAD Grant provides crucial validation and practical support for our governance improvement efforts,” said Professor Sulaimon.

Ejiro Gray, Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, emphasized the strategic alignment of these projects:

“Our selection process for this second edition focused on projects with measurable outcomes and scalability. Each $12,000 award represents an investment in sustainable systems, whether creating entrepreneurs, developing digital talent, or strengthening institutional frameworks.”

The success of these model initiatives at UNILAG has laid a foundation for broader impact.

Sahara Group plans to replicate the MAD Grant support across Africa, partnering with additional universities and institutions to scale similar programs in entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and governance reform.

This expansion aims to create a continent-wide network of academic hubs driving sustainable development through education and innovation.

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Energy experts, government leaders, media professionals, and private sector stakeholders gathered in Lagos to confront one of the most persistent paradoxes in Africa’s development story: a continent rich in energy resources yet starved of energy access.

Africa’s Energy Paradox: The Urgent Case for Natural Gas

Delivering a speech on behalf of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, senior technical adviser Mr. Abel Nsa laid bare the reality:

“Africa holds over 7% of the world’s natural gas reserves. Yet, we consume less than 5% of global output. This mismatch between potential and utilisation is a crisis we must solve—with urgency and vision.”

For Africa to power its industries, cities, and homes while transitioning to cleaner energy, the solution may be hiding in plain sight: natural gas.

Not just a “bridge fuel,” natural gas is a transformational fuel, speakers agreed. It can lift millions out of energy poverty, reduce carbon-heavy fuel dependence, and catalyse inclusive industrialisation.

But achieving this will require at least $100 billion in annual investments in energy infrastructure, from pipelines and processing hubs to financing instruments that incentivise private sector participation.

Gas, Growth, and the Power of the Media

In one of the day’s most striking remarks, Dr. Adeola Yusuf, a leading energy communication expert, called for greater media participation in energy conversations:

“The media must not just report—it must be at the table. Accurate storytelling is key to driving sustainability, dispelling misinformation, and pushing back against greenwashing.”

To reinforce this, Sahara Group presented the Asharami Awards for Outstanding Sustainability Reporting to Vanguard Online, Punch Newspapers, Nigeria Info 99.3FM, and Arise News—celebrating their role in shaping authentic energy narratives and holding institutions accountable.

Sahara Group’s Commitment: Investing in Africa’s Energy Future

Ejiro Gray, director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, reminded the audience that Africa’s energy transition cannot copy-paste the West’s climate playbook.

“While the world talks net-zero, Africa must also talk access, equity, and inclusion. Gas gives us the opportunity to address these while building a sustainable future.”

Gray shared Sahara Group’s growing footprint in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Tanzania, where the energy giant is investing in infrastructure that promotes intra-African trade and energy access.

A Multi-Stakeholder Push for Real Impact

From the public sector to private investors, the event featured leading voices including:

• Frank Mmamelu (NNPC NUIMS), who emphasized gas’s role in addressing gender inequality, indoor pollution, and agricultural sustainability.
• Ijeoma Isichei, Sahara Group’s Head of Business Development (Gas), who spoke on demand forecasting and pricing models.
• Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, of Asharami Energy, who shared insights on unlocking investment through data transparency.
• Olurotimi Famoroti (FIPL) and Mobolaji Sunmoni, who explored innovative funding mechanisms like blended finance and creative public-private frameworks.

Looking Ahead: Asharami Square 3.0 and Sahara’s 30-Year Legacy

As Sahara Group approaches 30 years of delivering responsible energy solutions across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Asharami Square is becoming more than a forum—it’s a movement. A platform where finance meets policy, where energy meets equity, and where Africa’s story is told, not by outsiders, but by its own.

“We are not just shaping public discourse,” said Bethel Obioma, head of Corporate Communications at Sahara Group. “We are helping define a future where Africa’s energy narrative is not an afterthought—but a front-page story.”

Asharami Square 3.0 is already in the works, promising deeper conversations, bolder collaborations, and a renewed commitment to making energy access a birthright, not a privilege, for all Africans.

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