Sterling One CEO appointed to UN agency

The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, has been appointed to the board of the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria.

In a statement on Friday, it was revealed that the appointment underscored her contributions in shaping Africa’s sustainable development agenda.

The announcement comes ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where 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.

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