LAGOS/Nigeria: The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is on the brink of hosting its highly-anticipated 7th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue (BFD), scheduled to take place on October 5th, 2023, at the prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
The Breakfast Dialogue has evolved into a marquee event, drawing luminaries from diverse sectors, all converging to dissect pivotal issues related to sustainable development in Africa.
This year’s event, slated for October 5th, holds even greater significance as it zeros in on the transformative potential of Economic, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies in advancing sustainable development.
Under the banner of ‘Advancing Sustainable Development in Africa: Unleashing the Power of Environmental, Social, Governance Strategies for Impact,’ the 2023 edition promises to bring together an eclectic mix of leaders representing various sectors, all poised to engage in a deep dive into how ESG principles can be leveraged to propel the sustainable development of organizations and, consequently, Africa’s broader sustainable development agenda.
Osayi Allie, CEO of ACT Foundation, underscored the significance of this event, stating, “The 7th ACT Foundation Breakfast Dialogue promises to be a game-changer, offering a unique platform for leaders in the public, private, and social sectors to decode the immense potential that Economic, Social, and Governance principles hold for organizations of various scales.”
She further emphasized, “Effective implementation of ESG practices by African institutions can make a monumental contribution to achieving sustainable development across the continent.”
A highlight of the event will be the keynote address by Oyeyimika Adeboye, Managing Director, West Africa, Mondelez International, who will share her profound insights on this pivotal subject.
A distinguished lineup of speakers will join Adeboye, including Marilyn Obaisa-Osula, Associate Director, ESG and Sustainability Services, KPMG; Dr. Eugene Itua, CEO of Natural Eco Capital; Tendai Matika, Manager of the Global Reporting Initiative, Africa; and Mudrakat Alabi-Macfoy, Head of Sustainability and Circularity at Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
The 2023 ACT Foundation Change-makers Innovation Challenge will also take center stage, unveiling the finalists and winners of this esteemed competition. These exceptional individuals and organizations will secure grant funding and technical support from ACT Foundation, empowering them to amplify their innovative solutions and projects within targeted communities.
The Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant-making non-profit organization (NGO) established to support local, national, and regional NGOs working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across Africa.
