Shettima to inaugurate fresh women, youths, learning, empowerment fund

Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to inaugurates a fresh learning fund and empowerment platform targeted at unlocking the potential of Nigerian children, women, and youths.

Our correspondent reports the event is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.

The initiative is convened by the Office of the vice-president in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations System, and other ASIS partners.

It will form part of the outcomes of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement.

Shettima said that Nigeria was poised for a prosperity-filled future through the government’s sustained and effective mobilisation of funding, support, and expertise, both internationally and locally.

“Nigeria’s future prosperity depends on how effectively we mobilise the private sector, development partners, and public institutions around shared national priorities.

” This engagement marks a critical step toward delivery-driven partnerships that unlock the full potential of our women and youth, strengthen human capital, and accelerate inclusive growth,” he said.

On her part, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, the Chief Executive Officer, Sterling One Foundation, explained that the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement represents a pivotal shift from conversation to national execution.

Ibekwe said that the high-level meeting will deliberately align policy, innovation, financing, and frameworks that enable solutions to scale—delivering real impact for millions of Nigerians.

” While positioning Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s sustainable growth agenda, ” she said.