Sterling One Foundation has announced its partnership with Agriculture Summit Africa on how to boost food security on the African continent.
In a statement shared with The PUNCH, it was indicated that the summit organised by Sterling Bank alongside partners, including the Benue State Government, the African Union, the International Finance Corporation, Leadway Assurance, and other stakeholders is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The foundation said the theme of the summit, ‘Transitioning from Scarcity to Security’, aligns with the foundation’s commitment to advancing food security across the African continent.
Commenting on the partnership, the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, said, “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 programmes.
“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.”
The statement added, “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 will feature focused panel sessions and high-level conversations with leaders from the public sector, private sector, and third sector, aimed at exploring actionable strategies to address Africa’s agricultural challenges and drive food security across the continent.
“Sterling One Foundation is a registered non-profit focused on tackling the root causes of poverty in Nigeria, and Africa through interventions and social impact programmes across five critical sectors namely: climate action, health, education and youth development, gender equality and empowerment, and food security.
