Vice-President Kashim Shettima is set to inaugurate a new learning fund and empowerment platform aimed at boosting opportunities for Nigerian children, women, and youths. The event will hold on Wednesday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
The announcement was made on Monday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications. He said the initiative, convened by the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations System, and other partners, is part of the outcomes of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement.
Also to be launched is the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI) Nigeria, described as the country’s flagship platform for advancing economic empowerment through compact-based delivery, co-investment frameworks, and performance accountability. Nigeria will serve as the initial implementation platform of the African Union’s WYFEI programme, with plans to expand to other countries.
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Ahead of the launch, Shettima said the initiative underscores Nigeria’s readiness for sustainable prosperity through effective mobilisation of private sector, public institutions, and development partners. “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.
Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs. Olapeju Ibekwe, described the ASIS 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement as a pivotal move from dialogue to national execution. She said the engagement would align policy, innovation, financing, and frameworks to enable scalable solutions that deliver real impact for millions of Nigerians, positioning the country as a leader in Africa’s sustainable growth agenda.