Sterling One Foundation, Others to Strengthen Food Security

Nume Ekeghe

Sterling One Foundation has entered a strategic partnership with Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2024, an influential gathering hosted by Sterling Bank in collaboration with key stakeholders including the Benue State Government, African Union, International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Leadway Assurance to hold a conference that would address food security in Nigeria.

Scheduled to hold in Abuja, the summit will focus on, “Transitioning from Scarcity to Security,” a theme resonating with Sterling One Foundation’s core mission to enhance food security across Africa.

Commenting on the partnership, CEO, Sterling One Foundation, Olapeju Ibekwe, stated, “ASA is a platform for driving solutions to Africa’s food security challenges. At Sterling One Foundation, food security is a thematic focus area, and the theme, “Transitioning from Scarcity to Security,” aligns with our commitment to empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, through targeted programs. By equipping them with skills, financial resources, and market access, we aim to build resilient systems that support sustainable agricultural growth and improve livelihoods across communities.

“Food security is a thematic focus area for Sterling One Foundation. With agriculture as a central pillar of African economies and the majority of its population reliant on farming for livelihoods, enhancing the resilience and productivity of this sector is essential. ASA provides a collaborative platform to explore sustainable solutions that can address the continent’s food challenges amid increasing demand and environmental pressures.”