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Olapeju Ibekwe is a Nigerian social entrepreneur currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sterling One Foundation, a foundation that focuses on girl empowerment and other social issues.[1]
Social Impact Initiatives
editAfrica Social Impact Summit (ASIS)
editOlapeju Ibekwe was a speaker at the 2022 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), a non-profit program focusing on sustainable development in Africa, which is also a joint initiative of Sterling One Foundation and United Nations in Nigeria.[2] Prior to the 3rd edition of the summit which was held in Lagos on July 2024, Ibekwe disclosed at a press conference that more than 40 percent of participants of the previous year summit have received investments.[3]
Filmmaking
editOn March 2020, Ibekwe's feature-film, Chatroom debuted in Ikoyi Lagos.[4] The film which highlights the stigma of abuse had the likes of Omawumi Megbele, Odunlade Adekola and Waje in attendance at its private screening.[5] [6]
Public Speaking and Advocacy
editIbekwe represented Sterling One Foundation at the 2022 Triennale summit of Association for the Development of Education in Afric(ADEA). The event which was held in Mauritius brought together experts and stakeholders who discussed challenges affecting African youth in the educational system.[7] Ibekwe in her presentation highlighted the need for attention in regions of Nigeria with low access to education.[8] [9]
Awards and Recognition
editIn December 2022, Ibekwe received the Leadership Impact Award in Nonprofit Management at the CSR Reporters Philanthropic Awards.[10] In 2023, she was named one of Ventures Africa's 20 Women of Impact.[11]
References
edit- ^ Abimbola, Oluwakemi (October 14, 2024). "Sterling One Foundation champions girls' empowerment". The Punch. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Africa Social Impact Summit: Sterling One Foundation and UN Global Compact Network Nigeria to convene key stakeholders to address Africa's most significant sustainability challenges". UN Global Compact Network Nigeria. July 28, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "UN, Sterling One unveil plans for ASIS 3.0 summit in Lagos". Naturenews Africa. July 11, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "BN Exclusive: Watch the Official Trailer for "CHATROOM"". BellaNaija. March 10, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "How Peju Ibekwe's 'Chatroom' Creates Platform For The Voiceless". Independent Nigeria. March 11, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "BN Exclusive: Watch the Official Trailer for "CHATROOM"". BellaNaija. March 10, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "ADEA Triennale". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Impact of COVID-19 on Africa's Educational Systems". ADEA Triennale. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "ADEA Triennale". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "CSR Reporters Honours High Social Impact Firms at Sustainability Awards". Sustainable Economy. December 12, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Ventures Africa's 20 Women of Impact 2023". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-07.