Sterling One Foundation

At Sterling One Foundation, we are focused on tackling the root causes of poverty in Nigeria through social impact interventions in key sectors of the economy.

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In partnership with the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, we are excited to announce the Call for Applications for the ASIS 2026 Deal Room.

The Deal Room is a curated platform connecting high-impact African solutions with investors, funders, and partners to scale impact across climate, health, education, food systems, gender equality, and sustainable finance.

We are inviting applications from impact-driven startups, social innovators, development-focused organisations, investors, and ecosystem enablers seeking curated deal flow and partnerships.

Selected participants will access high-level investor engagements, structured matchmaking, and strategic networking opportunities at ASIS 2026, taking place from 22–24 July 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.

If you are building solutions shaping Africa’s future, this is your opportunity to scale.

Apply here: https://t.co/yOr3xmRpzN

#ASIS2026 #ImpactInvesting #PartnershipsForTheSDGs

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The way we think about waste is changing.

For too long, the journey has been simple: produce, consume and discard.

But a more sustainable future demands a different approach, one where materials are kept in use, resources are recovered, and what was once considered waste can take on a new life.

This shift is already creating room for innovation, entrepreneurship and new models of doing business.

Join us for the next ESG Series session, Waste-to-Wealth & Circular Business Models, as we explore how this transition can translate into real opportunities and practical solutions.

📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM WAT

Register: https://t.co/ZLrewUEVmk

#WasteToWealth #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #ESG #SOF

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Building food security requires more than solutions for today. It requires resilience for tomorrow.

At the Agriculture Summit Africa 2026, Sterling One Foundation joined leaders, policymakers, development partners and changemakers to explore what it will take to strengthen Africa’s food systems in the face of climate pressures, conflict and other emerging challenges.

Our CEO, Olapeju Ibekwe, contributed to the conversation on “Food Security in Fragile Environments: Strategies for Resilience and Recovery,” highlighting the importance of strengthening communities, livelihoods and systems that can withstand shocks and create lasting opportunities.

As a Strategic Partner of the Summit, we remain committed to supporting partnerships and solutions that move the conversation beyond responding to food insecurity towards building resilient, inclusive and sustainable food systems.

Because food security is not just about having enough to eat. It is about creating the conditions for people and communities to thrive.

#AgricultureSummitAfrica2026 #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #SterlingOneFoundatiom

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From ideas that challenge the status quo to conversations that inspire action, ASIS 2026 takes the spotlight on CNN.

Following the Africa Social Impact Summit in July 2026 in Lagos and the inaugural ASIS Global Action Forum held on the sidelines of UNGA 81st in New York, the ideas and commitments from these conversations continue to shape the path towards meaningful action across Africa.

Now, these conversations take centre stage on CNN, bringing the ideas, voices and moments that defined ASIS 2026 to an even wider audience.

Across the week, get a closer look at the conversations that challenged thinking, sparked new possibilities and explored what it will take to finance development and accelerate Africa’s transformation

📺 5–11 October 2026 | From 9:30 AM WAT

#ASIS2026 #FromIdeasToImpact #FinancingForDevelopment #TransformingAfrica #GlobalActionForum

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Meet the Speaker

Olapeju Ibekwe is a social impact leader and sustainability advocate, and the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation. She leads initiatives advancing progress across healthcare, education, gender equality, climate action, and food security.

Under her leadership, the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) has grown into a platform for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while Sterling One Foundation was recognised as the African Union’s private-sector anchor partner for the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI) Initiative.

Olapeju also serves on the boards of organisations including the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, NECA ESG Advisory Board, UN Women GBV Fund, Health Workers Fund, and QEDA.

Her leadership and contributions to social impact have earned her several recognitions, including Ventures Africa’s 20 Women of Impact and the Leadership Impact Award in Nonprofit Management.

Register now to connect with Olapeju at our upcoming ESG Series Webinar: https://t.co/ZLrewUEVmk

#ESGSeries #WasteToWealth #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SOF

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Meet the Speaker

Dr. Jonathan Ikeolumba is a sustainability and sustainable finance expert with over 20 years of experience spanning banking, consulting, and academia. He holds double doctorate degrees in Sustainability and its intersection with Finance and is a certified Circular Economy Specialist, Sustainable Finance Consultant, and World Bank and IFC Master Trainer.

His expertise spans Sustainability, Circular Economy, Sustainable Finance, Financial Inclusion, Carbon Finance, and ESG/Climate Risk Governance. He has also supported financial institutions and international DFIs in translating frameworks such as ISSB, IFRS S1/S2, and CBN Sustainable Finance Principles into practical business and financial solutions.

Register now to connect with Dr. Jonathan and gain practical insights at the upcoming ESG Webinar: https://t.co/ZLrewUEVmk

#ESGSeries #WasteToWealth #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SOF

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Meet the Speaker

Afam Asoegwu is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant of ENVIRONSAFE Limited, with over 15 years of experience in environmental, ESG, EHS, and industrial waste management across West Africa and the UK.

He holds an MSc in Environmental Management from Coventry University, a BSc in Geography from the University of Ibadan, and is NEBOSH-certified in Occupational Health and Safety. His expertise spans ESG and E&S due diligence, sustainability strategy, environmental compliance, waste management, and occupational health and safety.

Through ENVIRONSAFE, Afam has supported organisations including Afreximbank, Evercare, LADOL, SC Johnson, Samsung Heavy Industries, and FrieslandCampina.

Register now to connect with Afam and gain practical insights at our upcoming ESG Webinar: https://t.co/ZLrewUEVmk

#ESGSeries #WasteToWealth #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SOF

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What if we stopped seeing waste as a problem and started seeing it as an opportunity?

Join our ESG Series on Waste-to-Wealth & Circular Business Models as we explore how waste can become value, businesses, jobs, and impact.
https://t.co/TbW2JVbMaD

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Hear from Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Lagos State, as she joins a global conversation on unlocking investment, strengthening partnerships and creating opportunities that drive inclusive growth.

#ASIS2026

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The future of Africa will be shaped by the partnerships we build today.

Jay Hein, Co-Founder and CEO, Sagamore, brings his perspective to a global conversation on mobilising capital, strengthening partnerships and turning development priorities into meaningful action.
#UNGA81

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At the Africa Social Impact Summit Global Action Forum, H.E. Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, joins global leaders for a timely conversation on financing development, strengthening resilience and unlocking inclusive growth across Africa.

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Join us this this afternoon at the Africa Social Impact Summit Global Action Forum, featuring Dr. Mariarosa Cutillo, Chief of Strategic Partnerships, UNFPA, as leaders explore how we can turn capital, partnerships and bold ideas into tangible progress for Africa.

#ASIS2026 #UNGA

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Following the successful conclusion of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026, Sterling One Foundation paid a courtesy visit to Arash Irantalab, Counsellor and Head of Cooperation, Canada in Nigeria, to reflect on the summit’s outcomes and explore the next phase of collaboration.

Our discussions focused on opportunities to advance gender impact investing and trade finance—two critical areas with the potential to unlock inclusive economic growth and expand opportunities for women and underserved communities.

We are encouraged by the openness of the Cooperation – Canada in Nigeria office to collaborate with Sterling One Foundation and other partners in delivering meaningful, sustainable impact for the Nigerian people.

ASIS is more than a convening—it is a platform that catalyses partnerships, drives action, and transforms dialogue into measurable progress.

#AfricaSocialImpactSummit #PartnershipsForImpact #GenderImpact #SterlingOneFoundation

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What does it take to build an Africa that can feed itself, even in the face of crisis?

That is one of the important conversations taking place at the Agriculture Summit Africa 2026, and one we are proud to be part of.

Tomorrow, our CEO, Olapeju Ibekwe, will join leaders and changemakers in Abuja for a conversation on “Food Security in Fragile Environments: Strategies for Resilience and Recovery.”

From climate pressures and conflict to disrupted livelihoods and vulnerable communities, the challenges facing Africa’s food systems are complex. But so are the opportunities to build systems that are more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.

As a Strategic Partner of the Agriculture Summit Africa, Sterling One Foundation is committed to supporting conversations and partnerships that move us beyond responding to food insecurity to building stronger communities and more resilient food systems for the future.

Because an Africa with food security is an Africa with greater opportunity to thrive, prosper and shape its own future.

📍 Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja
📅 September 15–16, 2026

#AgricultureSummitAfrica2026 #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #Resilience #SterlingOneFoundation

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Literacy opens doors, to knowledge, opportunity and possibility.

When everyone has the chance to learn, they have a better chance to thrive.

Let’s build a world where everyone can read, learn, dream and write their own story.

#WorldLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #Education #SocialImpact #SOF

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As part of our commitment to transforming education in Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF), hosted an exclusive Social Impact Breakfast under the auspices of the Africa Social Impact Summit.

The high-level gathering convened leaders from across sectors to explore innovative financing models, share global best practices, and strengthen strategic partnerships to improve education outcomes. Drawing on its international expertise in results-based financing, EOF contributed valuable insights into scalable, evidence-driven approaches to advancing quality education.

The breakfast session reinforced the power of collaboration in driving scalable, measurable improvements in learning outcomes for children across Nigeria.

#ASIS2026 #Education #SocialImpact #Partnerships #SOF

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One Million Trees. Lasting Impact.

A few weeks ago, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Sterling Bank, and Fifth Chukker Resort, commissioned the One Million Trees Planting Initiative in Kaduna, marking an important step towards restoring ecosystems and strengthening climate resilience.

More than a tree-planting campaign, this initiative is designed to empower local communities, particularly women, to drive lasting environmental and economic impact while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

Together, we’re planting the seeds for a greener, more resilient Nigeria.

#OneMillionTrees #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalSustainability #SDG13 #SDG15 #GreenFuture #SterlingOneFoundation

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A future that works for everyone must include every young person.

Young people should not have to wait for the future to have a seat at the table. They should have the opportunity to learn, contribute, lead and shape the world they will inherit.

Because when young people are given room to thrive, everyone benefits.

#WorldYouthDay #YouthLeadership #YouthEmpowerment
#SocialImpact #SOF

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We extend our sincere appreciation to our Government Strategic Partners—the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and the Office of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria—for their invaluable partnership and support in making the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 a success.

Your commitment to advancing dialogue, strengthening collaboration, and championing sustainable development helped reinforce this year’s theme, “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.” Together, we created a platform where policy, innovation, investment, and partnerships converged to shape solutions for Africa’s future.

Your leadership reminds us that building resilient economies requires strong institutions, bold vision, and collaboration across every sector.

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to drive meaningful action and lasting impact across the continent.

#ASIS2026 #AfricaSocialImpactSummit #FinancingForDevelopment #GovernmentPartnership #BuildingResilience #PartnershipsForImpact

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Transformative ideas need more than ambition—they need the right partnerships and the right capital to thrive.

To our Deal Room Partners, the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), thank you for your invaluable partnership in advancing the vision of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026.

By connecting visionary founders, social innovators, investors, and catalytic capital, you helped create opportunities where bold ideas could find the support needed to scale sustainable impact. Your leadership reinforced the importance of innovative financing in building resilient economies and accelerating Africa’s development.

Together, we demonstrated that the future of development is not only about raising capital, but about building the partnerships that turn promising solutions into lasting change.

Thank you for making #ASIS2026 a platform where purpose met investment, and potential met opportunity.

#ASIS2026 #AfricaSocialImpactSummit #FinancingForDevelopment #DealRoom #CatalyticCapital #PartnershipsForImpact

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To our Strategic Partners—Sterling Bank, The Coca-Cola Company, the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGC), Afreximbank, Ford Foundation, and Luminate—thank you for believing in the vision of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 and for bringing that vision to life through your partnership and commitment.

Your partnership helped convene the voices that matter, spark the conversations that challenge convention, and strengthen the collaborations that will shape Africa’s future. Together, under the theme “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies,” we reinforced a powerful truth: sustainable development is accelerated when purpose, partnership, and investment come together.

The impact of #ASIS2026 will not be measured only by what happened over three days, but by the ideas that become policies, the partnerships that become investments, and the commitments that become lasting change.

Thank you for standing with us to help build a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable Africa.

#ASIS2026 #AfricaSocialImpactSummit #FinancingForDevelopment #StrategicPartnerships #BuildingResilience #PartnershipsForImpact