Sterling Bank says it is partnering with Sterling One Foundation and other stakeholders for a nationwide environmental campaign aimed at tackling plastic pollution and improving sanitation across Nigeria.

The initiative, tagged “The Great Nigeria Cleanup,” is being driven by Sterling Bank and will begin on April 25, according to a statement issued on Friday in Lagos.

The campaign will span the six geopolitical zones, mobilising citizens and communities to address plastic waste through coordinated, community-led clean-up efforts.

Participating states include Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Osun, Cross River, Delta, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Abia, Enugu, Imo, Sokoto, Kano, Benue, Plateau, Kogi and Katsina.

The organisers said the initiative aligns with global sustainability efforts under the United Nations Decade of Action, while promoting collective responsibility in addressing environmental challenges nationwide.

The Chief Operating Officer of Sterling Bank, Mr Temitayo Adegoke, said the campaign reflected the bank’s commitment to environmental sustainability and collaborative impact.

He noted that the initiative was designed to encourage citizens to take responsibility for their immediate environment and foster a culture of environmental stewardship.

Also, the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling One Foundation, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, said the campaign goes beyond sanitation to promote shared responsibility, public health and community wellbeing.

She said the initiative would empower citizens to take ownership of their environment while contributing to broader sustainable development goals.

The organisers added that the campaign is in  response to growing concerns over waste management and urban pollution, noting that it would bring together government agencies, private sector organisations and communities to drive long-term environmental change.

They urged Nigerians to actively participate in the exercise to support efforts toward a cleaner and healthier environment.

Sterling Bank operates as a national commercial bank under Sterling Financial Holdings Group, while Sterling One Foundation focuses on social impact programmes across health, education, climate action and food security.