Global leaders eye financing for Africa’s future
Global leaders have targeted on accelerating sustainable development across Africa through stronger partnerships, innovative financing and bold leadership. The leaders will converge at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) under the theme: “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.” The summit will take place 22–23 July 2026 in Nigeria, convening leaders to […]
Global leaders have targeted on accelerating sustainable development across Africa through stronger partnerships, innovative financing and bold leadership.
The leaders will converge at the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) under the theme: “Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.”
The summit will take place 22–23 July 2026 in Nigeria, convening leaders to mobilise capital and partnerships capable of accelerating Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
Speaking ahead of the summit, Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, emphasised the importance of collective action in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
“The Africa Social Impact Summit provides a powerful platform for bringing together governments, the private sector and development partners to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. By mobilising capital, innovation and partnerships, platforms like ASIS help unlock the transformative solutions Africa needs for inclusive and sustainable development,” he said.
Abubakar Suleiman, Board Member of Sterling One Foundation and the Managing Director, Sterling Bank, noted that collaboration across sectors will be essential to unlocking the continent’s potential.
“Africa’s development challenges are complex, but they also present immense opportunities for innovation and partnership. Platforms like the Africa Social Impact Summit are essential for bringing together leaders from government, business and philanthropy to unlock the ideas, capital and collaboration required to accelerate sustainable development across the continent,” he said.
Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, commended the organisers, emphasising the need for partnerships to unlock the country’s potential.
“Nigeria welcomes platforms like the Africa Social Impact Summit that bring together global capital, innovation and policy dialogue. Strengthening collaboration between government, investors and development partners is critical to accelerating economic growth, improving livelihoods and advancing sustainable development across the continent,” he said.
Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation said that the summit was designed to create a catalytic space where leaders across sectors can move beyond dialogue toward measurable outcomes that advance Africa’s development priorities.
“The Africa Social Impact Summit was created to convene the boldest thinkers, investors and development leaders committed to shaping Africa’s future.
“By bringing together leaders across sectors, the summit provides a powerful platform for mobilising the partnerships and capital needed to scale solutions across education, healthcare, women empowerment, food systems and youth development,” he said.