The Board commended the dedication of staff and acknowledged the Foundation’s continued compliance with donor requirements, commitment to transparency, and growing reputation as a credible organisation advancing health and social development policies across Nigeria.

One of the highlights of the retreat was the sustainability session facilitated by renowned public health expert, Dr. (Mrs.) Stella. During the session, she challenged participants to rethink organizational sustainability beyond dependence on donor funding. She emphasized the need for diversified resource mobilisation through strategic partnerships, local philanthropy, and innovative financing mechanisms. Dr. (Mrs.) Stella also showed the critical role of the Board of Directors in providing strategic leadership, strengthening governance structures, ensuring institutional accountability, and driving the long-term growth and sustainability of the PLAN Foundation.

Participants also benefited from presentations by Mr. Kayode Akinola, Director of Koptech Systems International, who demonstrated how Geographic Information Systems (GIS), digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and data-driven innovations can strengthen programme planning, monitoring, reporting, beneficiary tracking, and evidence-based decision-making.

In addition, Mrs. Bose Ojo, PLAN Foundation’s Gender and Social Inclusion Officer and Resource Mobilisation Officer, provided updates on the organisation’s ongoing fundraising efforts and proposals submitted to development partners.