The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2024 came to a close on July 26, 2023, and was a roaring success. The two-day summit was again held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, and brought together over 2,000 business, policy, investment, and sustainability leaders from across Africa.

In this year’s edition of the summit, the theme was “Reimagining Progress: A New Blueprint for Sustainable Growth in Africa”. The summit featured discussions and panels on a variety of critical topics, including healthcare, education, climate action, and sustainable investing. It provided a platform for stakeholders from various sectors to collaborate on innovative solutions that contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.

The summit featured a number of notable speakers, including Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Mohamed Fall, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria; Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State; and Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, our founder.

Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat emphasised the importance of a summit such as ASIS and urged the buy-in of all in attendance, stating that it should be used as a springboard in the drive towards our collective goal. “In conclusion, the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 3.0) is a pivotal moment for us to reimagine progress and chart a new blueprint for sustainable growth in Africa”, he said.

Our founder Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, spoke in a panel titled Talent Attraction: African Talent and the Future of Work. The insightful panel discussion tackled issues concerning youth economic empowerment and the steps required to best equip future generations of Africans.

The summit’s overarching theme reflected a collective commitment to redefining the continent’s developmental trajectory. The summit emphasised the importance of partnerships between governments, private sectors, and civil society to drive impactful policies and investments for sustainable development in Africa. It pointed to impact investing as an essential means of tackling issues such as climate change, renewable energy, and agriculture, It was not just about setting goals but also creating actionable strategies to achieve tangible results.