Nigeria, May 24 -- In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, talks about her rise to leadership, lessons learned, and why it's time to move from words to action on gender equity.

PT: Can you tell us about your professional journey and how you became a CEO?

Mrs Ibekwe: My journey to becoming the CEO of Sterling One Foundation has been driven by passion, resilience, and a commitment to making an impact.

I started my career with a background in Mass Communication, earning my degree from the University of Lagos.

From there, I gained hands-on experience in media through my internship in a newsroom, where I learned the intricacies of reporting, camera handling, and content creation.

My ...