ISSB, SEC, FRCN, Others Partner on Sustainability Reporting Training
By Patience Ikpeme
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is collaborating with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), NGX Regulation Limited (NGX RegCo) and EY to deliver a two-day technical training programme aimed at strengthening sustainability reporting practices in Nigeria.
According to a statement from the SEC on Sunday, the training will take place at the Commission’s Lagos Zonal Office from September 10 to 11, 2025. The programme is designed to provide practical guidance to corporate preparers of sustainability disclosures, enabling them to better understand and implement the ISSB Standards.
The SEC explained that the content will be learner-focused, incorporating a format that goes beyond traditional presentations. The approach, it said, is intended to help participants recall key information and apply the knowledge gained within the specific context of their companies.
The in-person sessions will include structured training modules, interactive Q&A sessions, audience engagement exercises and networking breaks. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided during the two days.
Leading the training are prominent figures in the field of sustainability reporting. ISSB members Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien and Dr. Richard Barker will join Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach at the IFRS Foundation, to facilitate the sessions.
Participants expected at the programme include representatives of listed and private companies, Public Interest Entities (PIEs), accounting professionals and other stakeholders with responsibilities in applying the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards—specifically IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, commonly referred to as the ISSB Standards.
According to the organisers, the training is tailored for individuals directly involved in sustainability reporting. These include Chief Sustainability Officers, Risk Officers, Investor Relations Officers, or their designated representatives such as sustainability reporting managers, ESG controllers, and external reporting managers. Registration will give priority to two participants per company, while additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
