Nigerians have been advised to use investments and Public Private Partnership (PPP) to drive social impact and promote business developments ideas towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sterling Bank and Board Member, Sterling One Foundation, Abubakar Suleiman stated this in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital at the Africa Social Impact Summit.
The two-day summit with the theme “Rethink, Rebuild, Recover: Accelerating Growth for the SDGs” is aimed at enabling investors design market-led solutions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
According to the CEO, one key aim of the SDGs is to promote a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for the people, the planet and the future.
“Nigerians must pay attention to the things that would lead to the growth of wealth as well, because it is from the wealth that is created from higher productivity that we will have the resources to solve for those left behind”.
Mathias Schmale, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria in a Keynote address observed that addressing the continent’s key developmental challenges requires effective collaboration to accelerate Africa’s sustainable growth for the benefit of all.
“We must row in the same direction to achieve the 7 African Aspirations for 2063, which aligns with the SDGs”.
Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability of Coca-Cola Company, Patricia Obozuwa who said the COVID 19 Pandemic posed as a major setback in achieving the SDGs, encouraged those in both private and public sector to redouble their efforts towards getting back on track.
The event was organised by the Sterling One Foundation in Partnership with Coca-cola Company and the Global Compact Network Nigeria.
