Africa's largest cross sector development gathering will feature Nigerian energy company Seplat Energy Plc leading discussions on education financing and youth employment when the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) convenes in Lagos this July.

Seplat has been confirmed as the official Theme Partner for the Education Session at ASIS 2026, scheduled to be held at the Eko Convention Centre from 22 to 24 July 2026. The summit is convened by Sterling One Foundation in collaboration with the United Nations in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning under the theme "Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies."

The education session will centre on education financing gaps, access to quality learning and skills development pathways for Africa's youth population, with Seplat expected to anchor high level conversations on how private sector capital can drive more scalable outcomes.

Sterling One Foundation CEO Olapeju Ibekwe stated that the partnership addresses the scale of investment Africa's human capital requires. "Africa's future will be defined by the investments we make in people today, especially young people. Education remains one of the strongest drivers of economic mobility, innovation and long term development. We are proud to welcome Seplat Energy Plc as Theme Partner for ASIS 2026 as we continue to mobilise bold partnerships and scalable solutions capable of transforming outcomes across the continent," she said.

Seplat Energy CEO Roger Brown said the summit offers a platform to move beyond rhetoric on youth development. "At Seplat Energy, we recognise that education and youth empowerment are fundamental to Africa's sustainable development. Partnering with the Africa Social Impact Summit provides a platform to contribute meaningfully to solutions that equip young people with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy," he stated.

The summit is expected to draw 2,000 delegates from 50 countries, spanning government officials, development finance Institutions, investors, private sector executives and civil society representatives. Sessions will include investor roundtables and policy dialogues aimed at generating concrete financing commitments for education and economic development across Africa.