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 across sectors.
The conference, themed “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. According to the organisers, the event is designed to strengthen collaboration and create practical solutions that support sustainable development goals.
As part of preparations, the organisers 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, group chief executive of CSR-in-Action, and Victoria Uwadoka, corporate communications lead, Nestle Nigeria. Other 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 event will hold on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Commerce House, Lagos.
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.”
