Plan International Nigeria Brings Girls’ Rights and Safety to the Forefront at Africa Social Impact Summit 4.0
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Photo Caption: (L-R) Helen Idiong, Director, Program & Influencing, Plan International Nigeria; Charles Usie, Country Director, Plan International Nigeria; Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO, Sterling One Foundation; and Sheila Ojei, Director, Philanthropy, Plan International Nigeria, at a press briefing where Plan International Nigeria announced its theme partnership for the upcoming Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), in collaboration with co-convener, Sterling One Foundation.
Plan International Nigeria, a leading advocate for girls’ rights and gender equality, will return to the Africa Social Impact Summit this year with a strategic focus on policy influence, system strengthening, and high-impact partnerships that promote the protection, empowerment, and long-term advancement of girls across the continent.
As one of the summit’s theme partners, Plan International Nigeria will lead strategic discussions on gender equity, inclusive education, and child protection—amplifying the urgent need for resilient systems that support adolescent girls, particularly in contexts of crisis, conflict, and recovery. The organisation continues to advocate for development strategies that ensure lasting support for girls in schools, communities, and national policy agendas, driving sustainable impact.
“The development conversation is incomplete if girls are still being left behind,” said Charles Usie, Country Director, Plan International Nigeria. “ASIS is a space where that reality cannot be ignored. We are here to keep the focus on meaningful change for every girl navigating risk, uncertainty, and unequal systems.”
At ASIS 4.0, Plan International Nigeria will participate in high-level panels and working groups focused on education financing, youth policy, and gender-responsive development. The organisation will also use the platform to spotlight community-driven stories that demonstrate the power of long-term, girl-centred interventions.
“Plan International Nigeria plays a critical role in making the summit equitable and inclusive,” said Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation.
“They do more than represent girls—they defend their place at the centre of every policy conversation. Their presence raises the standard. It reminds every stakeholder that any solution that excludes girls is incomplete by design.”
The Africa Social Impact Summit will take place from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. Registration is open at theimpactsummit.org.
