By Mercy Omoike
The Alternative Bank has extended its Walk4ZeroPlastic campaign to Abuja and Kano, intensifying efforts to combat Nigeria’s growing plastic pollution crisis.
The bank disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, stressing that plastic pollution remains one of Nigeria’s most pressing urban challenges.
Following the success of its Lagos activation, the bank said it was determined to expand the Walk4ZeroPlastic initiative to more cities facing severe waste issues.
The Abuja walk will hold on Saturday, Sept. 4, beginning at Yoruba Mosque and ending at Wuse Market.
The Kano walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, offering residents the chance to support a cleaner, healthier environment through collective action.
Both events will feature symbolic walks, clean-up exercises in major markets, and awareness sessions on sustainable waste management and responsible consumption practices.
The bank’s Executive Director (North), Mr Garba Mohammed, stressed that plastic pollution is choking Nigerian cities, urging citizens to take responsibility for environmental sustainability.
He added that Abuja and Kano were ready to show how collective effort can make markets and streets cleaner, safer, and more sustainable.
The Lagos edition of Walk4ZeroPlastic mobilised over 300 participants, including market leaders and government officials, earning praise from the Lagos Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
The Abuja and Kano editions are being delivered in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, and several other institutions.
Other supporters include REMASAB, Sterling One Foundation, Made by Nigeria, Kidney Care Hospital, Daar Communications, and The Alternative Foodbank.
The Walk4ZeroPlastic campaign reflects Alternative Bank’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighting community involvement as key to tackling Nigeria’s escalating waste management challenges.
