Category 3
The Overall Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Education in Nigeria Award
This Award celebrates the significant contributions of corporate entities across various sectors to the education sector in Nigeria through corporate social responsibility initiatives. This Award highlights the crucial impact and strategic importance of CSR in education.
The CSR Award Sub-Categories

Banking And Finance CSR in Education Award
Honors telecommunication companies for digital literacy programs, technology donations and connectivity solutions in schools

Telecommunications CSR in Education Award
Honors telecom companies for their support in digital learning programs and connectivity for education.

Oil And Gas CSR in Education Award
Acknowledges oil and gas companies for their investments in STEM education, university collaborations, and community ....

Food And Beverages CSR in Education Award
Celebrates food and beverage companies in nutrition education, school feeding programs, and educational resources.

Manufacturing CSR in Education Award
Recognizes manufacturing companies for vocational training, educational sponsorships, and support in infrastructure.

Aviation CSR in Education Award
Honors aviation companies for educational outreach and aviation-focused educational programs.

Technology (ICT & Software) in Education Award
Acknowledges tech companies for initiatives in digital education, ICT training, and innovative educational resources.

Construction CSR in Education Award
Recognizes contributions in educational infrastructure development and community projects.

Commerce retail CSR in Education Award
Honors retail and e-commerce companies for educational support through funding, resources, and community projects.

Pharmaceuticals CSR in Education Award
Celebrates pharmaceutical companies' efforts in health education and support for medical education.

Insurance CSR in Education Award
: Recognizes insurance companies for contributions to financial literacy education and educational initiatives.

Conglomerates And Diversified Companies CSR in Education Award
Acknowledges the wide-ranging support of conglomerates in various educational sectors.

Media And Entertainment CSR in Education Award
Honors media and entertainment companies for educational content creation, scholarships, and outreach programs.

Agriculture And Agribusiness CSR in Education Award
Celebrates agribusinesses for their role in agricultural education and community training programs

Health Care And Hospitals CSR in Education Award
Recognizes healthcare providers for contributions to medical education and community health initiatives.

Professional Services CSR in Education Award
Acknowledges professional service firms for support in business and financial education, internships, and training programs.

Fintech CSR in Education Award
Honors fintech companies for innovative approaches to financial education and literacy.

Microfinance Banks CSR in Education Award
Recognizes microfinance banks for their educational support initiatives, particularly in underprivileged communities.

Emerging Telecommunications CSR in Education Award
Honors smaller and emerging telecom companies for their efforts in educational CSR

Real Estate Development CSR in Education Award
Recognizes real estate developers for their contributions to educational infrastructure and community educational initiatives.

Hotels CSR in Education Award
Acknowledges sory 3ftware and technology companies for their contributions to educational technology and digital literacy.
Purpose
To recognize and celebrate corporate entities that have made significant contributions to the education sector through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This award aims to highlight the impact of CSR activities on education, encourage a strategic approach to CSR in education, and inspire other companies to contribute to educational development in Nigeria.
Benefits
- Awardees: Winners receive widespread recognition for their CSR efforts in education, enhancing their corporate image and reputation, and gain access to a network of like-minded corporate entities committed to educational development. They also benefit from increased visibility and positive publicity associated with the NESA Africa Award 2024 winners.
- Nigeria and Africa: The award helps raise awareness about CSR's role in Quality Education by encouraging corporate entities to invest in education. It promotes best practices in CSR and sustainable education development, sharing learning opportunities for all. It also encourages more companies to engage in CSR activities, leading to improved educational outcomes across Nigeria and Africa, contributing to social and economic development, and inspires other organizations to contribute to educational development, creating a ripple effect across various sectors.
- SDG Goals: This award aligns with SDG Goal 4 (Quality Education) by encouraging corporate entities to invest in educational initiatives that ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.