Manuchar Nigeria Wins Best International Trade Company Award at 2025 ESG Summit
Manuchar Nigeria, part of the Manuchar Group, has been awarded the National Sustainability Award for Best International Trade Company of the Year at the 2025 ESG Summit Awards.
The award ceremony took place on May 22 at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, and was organized by ESG Impact Consulting Ltd—a sustainable research and data consulting firm. Held under the theme “Nigeria’s Green Transition Efforts & Climate Change Revolution,” the event brought together senior government officials, business leaders, and sustainability champions to celebrate organizations making a positive impact through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
A Recognition of Responsible and Purposeful Trade
Grounded in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the National Sustainability Award honors organizations that embed ESG principles in their core operations. Manuchar Nigeria was recognized for its outstanding efforts in:
- Promoting ethical and responsible international trade
- Minimizing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency
- Advancing inclusive and fair employment practices
- Supporting local communities through targeted CSR programs
Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Oluwaseyi Oguntokun, Q&ESG – Quality, Compliance, and Operations Officer at Manuchar Nigeria, shared:
“This award reflects our deep commitment to conducting business responsibly while making a positive impact on people and the environment. It belongs to every member of the Manuchar team who lives out our values of care, inclusion, and sustainability every day.”
Country Manager Matthias De Pauw further emphasized the importance of the achievement:
“Receiving this sustainability award is a great achievement and a testament to the hard work and values our teams uphold every day. Sustainability is embedded in how we operate—both locally and globally. From responsible sourcing and ethical partnerships to reducing our environmental footprint and supporting our local communities. This recognition reinforces our belief that doing good business and doing the right thing go hand in hand. We’re proud of this milestone and motivated to keep shaping what sustainable trade can look like in Nigeria and across the region.”
A Sustainable Path Forward
This milestone underscores Manuchar Nigeria’s broader ambition to lead by example in responsible trade and sustainable development. As part of the Manuchar Group’s global ESG roadmap, the Nigerian team continues to take meaningful steps in aligning daily operations with long-term impact—ensuring value creation for people, planet, and performance.
