Plastic pollution remains one of Nigeria’s most urgent urban challenges, and The Alternative Bank has announced the expansion of its Walk4ZeroPlastic initiative to Abuja and Kano following the resounding success of its Lagos activation.
The Abuja leg of the campaign is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, beginning at Yoruba Mosque and ending at Wuse Market, while Kano residents will join the movement on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Both exercises will feature symbolic walks, market clean-up activities, and awareness sessions on responsible consumption and sustainable waste management practices.
“Plastic pollution is choking our cities, but together, we can turn the tide,” said Garba Mohammed, Executive Director (North) at The Alternative Bank. “Abuja and Kano are ready to show that collective action can make Nigeria’s markets and streets cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. What we are doing is a call to every Nigerian, from market traders to government agencies, to take responsibility.”
The Lagos edition of Walk4ZeroPlastic drew over 300 participants, including volunteers, market leaders, and government officials, and earned commendation from the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources for demonstrating strong leadership in sustainability.
The upcoming Abuja and Kano activations are being organised in collaboration with strategic partners, including the Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Business Day Foundation, Abuja Environmental Protection Board, Daar Communication Group, and the Kano State Ministry of Environment. Additional support is being provided by the Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), Sterling One Foundation, Made by Nigeria (MBN), Kidney Care Hospital, the Sterling Sustainability Working Group, and The Alternative Foodbank.
Through Walk4ZeroPlastic, The Alternative Bank continues to underscore its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability by raising awareness of the dangers of plastic waste, promoting behavioural change, and showcasing the power of collective action in tackling Nigeria’s environmental challenges.
By Lekan Olofinsusi
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