Non-Governmental Organisations Plan Conference To Drive Women Sustainable Devt Goals

The African CleanUp Initiative (ACI), in partnership with CSR-in-Action Advocacy, has announced the Women SDG Advocates Conference (WSAC) 2026 to drive the development of women.

The conference with the theme, “Give to Gain: Empowering Women Through Shared Action,” is expected to bring together over 200 women leaders driving SDG action across communities, business and public service.

The organisers also recently unveiled the Conference Committee, which will provide strategic direction for the programme and support stakeholder engagement ahead of the convening.

The committee is chaired by Dr Bekeme Masade-Olowola, the group chief executive of CSR-in-Action, and Victoria Uwadoka, corporate communications lead, Nestle Nigeria while other committee members include Titilope Oguntuga, director, Sustainability, IHS Towers, and Mrs Bukola Adeoye, executive director, Corporate Services, SystemSpecs Holdings Limited.

The Women SDG Advocates Conference 2026 is designed as a strategic convening to bring together women leaders, advocates, professionals, entrepreneurs, civil society actors, development practitioners, and corporate stakeholders committed to advancing the SDGs. Convened in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, the Conference will serve as a catalyst for shared action, partnerships, and scalable solutions.

The hybrid convening is to mark International Women’s Day 2026, to be held on Wednesday, March 11,  2026, at The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Commerce House, Lagos.

The theme reflects the power of collaboration where collective contribution leads to stronger outcomes, amplified voices, and measurable impact for women and communities.

Speaking about the event, Dr Alexander Akhigbe, founder and chief executive of ACI, said, “Empowering women is not charity; it is a global strategy for sustainable development. As Women SDG Advocates rise together, they unlock opportunities that transform communities and nations.”