The Alternative Bank Takes the Fight Against Plastic Pollution to Abuja and Kano

The Alternative Bank Takes the Fight Against Plastic Pollution to Abuja and Kano

Plastic pollution poses one of Nigeria’s most pressing urban challenges, and following the success of its Walk4ZeroPlastic in Lagos, The Alternative Bank (‘AltBank’) is expanding the initiative to Abuja and Kano. This bold step aims to inspire collective action in two of Nigeria’s largest cities, where mounting plastic waste threatens health, livelihoods, and the environment.

Scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Abuja exercise will begin at Yoruba Mosque and culminate at Wuse Market. Kano will follow on Saturday, October 4, 2025, giving residents the opportunity to make that move toward a cleaner environment. Both events will involve symbolic walks and clean-up activities in key markets. It will also engage participants in raising awareness about sustainable waste management practices and responsible consumption.

“Plastic pollution is choking our cities, but together, we can turn the tide,” commented 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 activation of Walk4ZeroPlastic mobilised over 300 participants, including volunteers, market leaders, and government officials, and earned praise from the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources for its leadership in environmental sustainability.

The Abuja and Kano extensions are being delivered in collaboration with major partners such as 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. The walk is also supported 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.

The Walk4ZeroPlastic initiative underscores AltBank’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability by raising awareness of the devastating impact of plastic waste, encouraging responsible waste disposal, and inspiring long-term behavioural change. By providing a platform for collective action, the campaign highlights the power of community involvement in tackling Nigeria’s environmental challenges.

About The Alternative Bank

The Alternative Bank commenced its journey in January 2014 as a non-interest banking window in Sterling, with a vision to create a dynamic banking experience that respects individuality and speaks the language of its customers/partners. In July 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a Banking License to The Alternative Bank, enabling it to operate as a fully-fledged, standalone bank. Guided by its Advisory Committee of Experts (ACE), The Alternative Bank ensures all its operations align with the ethics of Non-Interest Banking. For more information, please visit www.altbank.ng.