NECA launches ESG guide to boost MSMEs’ access to finance, global markets

From Adanna Nnamani , Abuja
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), has launched an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Implementation Guide for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), aimed at improving access to finance, strengthening competitiveness and positioning Nigerian businesses for greater participation in global markets.
The guide, unveiled during the 2026 Nigeria Employers’ Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, is the first ESG implementation guide specifically developed for MSMEs in Nigeria and across Africa. Chairman of the NECA ESG Advisory Board, Femi Jaiyeola, described the initiative as a milestone for Nigerian businesses, saying MSMEs remain the ...