Seplat Energy to Spearhead Education Financing Discussions at Africa Social Impact Summit

Seplat Energy Plc has been appointed the official Theme Partner for the Education Session at the upcoming 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) in Lagos. The partnership underscores efforts to address the significant education access gap in Africa and enhance youth employability across the continent.

The summit, scheduled to take place at the Eko Convention Centre from July 22 to 24, 2026, will feature Seplat Energy spearheading strategic discussions on critical issues such as education financing, access to quality learning, and skills development. Convened by Sterling One Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the event's overarching theme is 'Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.'

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Africa’s future will be defined by the investments we make in people today, especially young people. Education remains one of the strongest drivers of economic mobility, innovation and long-term development.

This collaboration aims to stimulate high-level conversations on how various stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, and development partners, can collectively achieve more inclusive and scalable education outcomes for Africa's rapidly growing youth population. With Sub-Saharan Africa facing the highest number of out-of-school children globally, increased investment in education is widely recognized as a crucial pathway to economic growth and social development.

Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, emphasized the urgency of investing in Africa's human capital, stating, "Africa’s future will be defined by the investments we make in people today, especially young people. Education remains one of the strongest drivers of economic mobility, innovation and long-term development." Roger Brown, CEO of Seplat Energy Plc, echoed this sentiment, noting that the partnership aligns with the company's dedication to sustainable development and youth empowerment. "At Seplat Energy, we recognise that education and youth empowerment are fundamental to Africa’s sustainable development," Brown said.

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At Seplat Energy, we recognise that education and youth empowerment are fundamental to Africa’s sustainable development.