Olapeju Ibekwe
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Olapeju Ibekwe is a Nigerian social entrepreneur currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sterling One Foundation, a foundation that focuses on girl empowerment and other social issues.[1]
Social Impact Initiatives
Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS)
Olapeju Ibekwe was a speaker at the 2022 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS), a non-profit program focusing on sustainable development in Africa, which is also a joint initiative of Sterling One Foundation and United Nations in Nigeria.[2] Prior to the 3rd edition of the summit which was held in Lagos on July 2024, Ibekwe disclosed at a press conference that more than 40 percent of participants of the previous year summit have received investments.[3]
Filmmaking
On March 2020, Ibekwe's feature-film, Chatroom debuted in Ikoyi Lagos.[4] The film which highlights the stigma of abuse had the likes of Omawumi Megbele, Odunlade Adekola and Waje in attendance at its private screening.[5] [4]
Awards and Recognition
In December 2022, Ibekwe received the Leadership Impact Award in Nonprofit Management at the CSR Reporters Philanthropic Awards.[6] In 2023, she was named one of Ventures Africa's 20 Women of Impact.[7]
References
- ↑ Abimbola, Oluwakemi (October 14, 2024). "Sterling One Foundation champions girls' empowerment". The Punch. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ↑ "2022 Africa Social Impact Summit: Sterling One Foundation and UN Global Compact Network Nigeria to convene key stakeholders to address Africa's most significant sustainability challenges". UN Global Compact Network Nigeria. July 28, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ↑ "UN, Sterling One unveil plans for ASIS 3.0 summit in Lagos". Naturenews Africa. July 11, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "BN Exclusive: Watch the Official Trailer for "CHATROOM"". BellaNaija. March 10, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "How Peju Ibekwe's 'Chatroom' Creates Platform For The Voiceless". Independent Nigeria. March 11, 2020. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "CSR Reporters Honours High Social Impact Firms at Sustainability Awards". Sustainable Economy. December 12, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Ventures Africa's 20 Women of Impact 2023". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
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