- IHS Nigeria cut diesel use by 50 million litres through Project Green, deploying hybrid and renewable energy systems across thousands of telecom sites.
- The firm reaffirmed its sustainability drive with clean energy, e-waste management, and community development initiatives.
IHS Nigeria, a unit of IHS Holding Ltd, one of the world’s largest independent owners and operators of shared communications infrastructure, has cut diesel consumption by nearly 50 million litres through its flagship clean energy initiative, Project Green.
Meanwhile, the company is running a project to deploy hybrid power systems and integrate renewable energy into telecom infrastructure across Nigeria.
At the Sustainability Table Discourse Series in Lagos, themed “Sustainability in Action: Scaling the Impact of a Thriving Future to Achieve the SDGs”, Director of Government and External Relations, Gimba Mohammed, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental leadership.
“Sustainability defines who we are,” Mohammed said, representing Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Kazeem Oladepo. “We embed it in our corporate values and express it through every aspect of our operations, powering sites sustainably, supporting communities, and enforcing ethical practices.”
IHS Towers has reduced diesel use by nearly 50 million litres, installed hybrid power solutions at more than 6,000 sites, and connected almost 4,000 others to the national grid. The company also prioritises alternative energy sources to lower its dependence on fossil fuels.
IHS Nigeria drives several environmental and community initiatives. It has planted 4,000 trees across eight states, installed solar-powered streetlights in underserved communities, and launched the Climate Action Superheroes programme with Green Hope Africa to train students as climate ambassadors.
In addition, the company strengthens electronic waste management by partnering with the Electronic Producers Responsibility Organisation of Nigeria. Together, they have trained more than 200 collectors and regulators and established 69 waste collection centres across six states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“Our team promotes sustainable waste management through advocacy and collaboration,” Mohammed said.
Furthermore, Director of Engineering and Design, Ghaith Al Hasan, highlighted how partnerships accelerate renewable energy adoption. “Our collaboration with partners enables us to operate renewable systems at over 10,000 sites nationwide,” he said. “Innovation and commitment make that possible.”
Grace Majekodunmi, Principal Environmental Scientist at the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, urged manufacturers to adopt circular economy models. Farmz2U CEO Aisha Raheem-Bolarinwa also emphasised how technology and cooperation can build climate-resilient agriculture.
From an investment standpoint, ARM-Harith Infrastructure Ltd’s Investment Director, Adaobi Nnorukah, encouraged early engagement with institutional investors to ensure climate infrastructure projects remain viable and sustainable.
In conclusion, Mohammed reaffirmed IHS Nigeria’s mission to scale sustainable impact through collaboration. “At IHS Nigeria, we build infrastructure that connects people digitally and empowers them environmentally, economically, and socially,” he said.
The event gathered policymakers, investors, and sustainability advocates who reinforced the importance of innovation and partnership in advancing Nigeria’s clean energy transition.