In a bold move to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Sterling One Foundation, Lagos Waste Management Authority, Sunbeth, community volunteers, and partner organizations, have launched The Great Nigeria Cleanup, a nationwide environmental movement which took place on Saturday April 25, 2026.
Spanning all six geopolitical zones, and aligned with the United Nations Decade of
Action, this initiative mobilize citizens across Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Osun, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Abia, Enugu, Imo, Sokoto, Kano, Benue, Plateau, Kogi, and Katsina, reinforcing the urgency of sustained, community-led efforts to combat plastic and waste pollution and restore the health of Nigeria’s environment.
Speaking on the initiative, Temitayo Adegoke, Chief Operating Officer of Sterling
Bank stated: “At Sterling, we believe that real impact happens when institutions and individuals come together with a shared purpose. The Great Nigeria Cleanup is our collective opportunity to not only clean our surroundings but to redefine how we care for our environment. This is about building a culture of responsibility and pride
that will outlive this moment”, she said.
Also commenting, Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation said: “The
future we want for Nigeria depends on the actions we take today. The Great Nigeria
Cleanup is about more than sanitation, it is about dignity, wellbeing, and shared responsibility.
We are proud to be part of a movement that empowers people across
the country to take ownership of their environment”, he added.
As Nigeria continues to face growing environmental challenges, including waste
management and urban pollution, The Great Nigeria Cleanup stands as a timely
and urgent response, one that brings together government, private sector, and
citizens to drive meaningful, lasting change.
About Sterling Bank Limited
Sterling Bank is a full-service national commercial bank in Nigeria and a member of
Sterling Financial Holdings Group. With a heritage of more than 60 years, the bank
has evolved from Nigeria’s pre-eminent investment banking institution to a trusted provider of retail, commercial, and corporate banking services.
Sterling is a forward-thinking financial institution committed to transforming lives through innovative solutions, exceptional service, unwavering integrity, and a steadfast focus on its HEART strategy, which centers on Health, Education,
Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. As pioneers in digital banking and financial inclusion, Sterling continues to lead by example, showing how purpose-driven leadership can deliver transformative outcomes for individuals,businesses, and society at large.
Guided by a culture of innovation and a passion for excellence, Sterling Bank
remains dedicated to redefining the banking experience for millions of customers across Nigeria. For more information visit https://sterling.ng/
About Sterling One Foundation (SOF)
It is a registered non-profit organization focused on tackling the root causes of poverty in Nigeria and Africa through interventions and social impact programmes across three critical sectors namely: health, education and climate action & food security.
Gender Equality and women empowerment are also integrated as a cross-cutting priority across all our programming areas.
The Foundation’s programmes adopt a central theme of prioritizing partnerships for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information visit onefoundation.ng.
