I had the honour of participating in the inaugural Bank of Industry ESG Conference in Lagos, where I joined a panel discussion on “ESG Pathways for Nigerian SMEs.” The session brought together ESG champions and industry leaders focused on strengthening responsible and resilient growth across Nigeria’s SME sector. Our discussion highlighted how SMEs can integrate ESG principles to enhance competitiveness, build resilience, and align with global standards. I shared Aruwa Capital Management’s experience, where ESG integration has been central to our investment philosophy and a proven driver of long-term value creation across our female-founded and female-led portfolio.