Nigeria: Ibekwe Joins Board of UN Global Compact Network Nigeria

15 September 2025
This Day (Lagos)
By Nume Ekeghe

Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, has been appointed to the Board of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria (UNGCNN), a move that underscores her contributions in shaping Africa's sustainable development agenda.

The announcement, made via UN Global Compact Network Nigeria's official channels, comes ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Olapeju Ibekwe is expected to engage with leaders from the government, private sector, and civil society to further help forge more effective partnerships that accelerate Africa's progress towards Agenda 2030.

The appointment, highlights Olapeju Ibekwe's track record in advancing sustainable solutions across education, health access, and women and youth empowerment. Under her leadership, Sterling One Foundation has built global affiliations and local impact, reaching thousands of beneficiaries while influencing policy and partnerships across Africa.

Commenting on the appointment, she described it as an opportunity to further strengthen the localisation of the SDGs, a cause she has championed through the Sterling One Foundation.

With this new role, Olapeju Ibekwe is poised to bring grassroots experience and continental insights into global conversations, reinforcing the view that Africa is not just a recipient of aid but a driver of innovation and solutions for sustainable development.

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