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, are set to launch The Great Nigeria Cleanup, a nationwide environmental movement taking place on April 25, 2026.

Spanning all six geopolitical zones, and aligned with the United Nations Decade of Action, this initiative will 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 SterlingBank 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.” 

Also commenting, Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation added: “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.”

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.

On April 25, Nigerians everywhere are encouraged to step out, show up, and be part of this historic movement. Because a cleaner Nigeria is not just a vision, it is a responsibility we all share.