Polaris Bank, in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), has prolonged its nationwide tree planting marketing campaign to 3 key places: The Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos State, the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State and Sardauna College Kaduna, Kaduna State.
The initiative, first launched in 2024 in the course of the Bank’s World Environment Day commemoration, is a part of Polaris Bank’s broader dedication to combating local weather change, lowering carbon emissions, and selling sustainable environmental practices throughout Nigeria.
The Lagos version, which held on the iconic Lekki Conservation Centre, was attended by Executive Directors, Chris Ofikulu and Sharafadeen Muhammad, alongside companions from NCF.
Speaking on the occasion, Chris Ofikulu, Executive Director, Commercial and Retail expressed his appreciation to all contributors on the Tree-planting train, famous that the initiative highlights the significance Polaris Bank attaches to environmental sustainability. He recalled main the Bank’s first tree planting exercise after its launch in 2024 at TASUED, Ogun State.
He additional famous that the train aligns with the United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, a world motion devoted to securing a greener future for generations to return. He emphasised that Polaris Bank sees sustainability not merely as a accountability however as a enterprise crucial.
He added that, via this initiative, Polaris Bank reaffirms its position past banking companies and stays firmly in step with the collective objective of planting 10,000 bushes.
Also talking on the occasion, Sharafadeen Muhammad, Executive Director, Operations, emphasised that defending the atmosphere and the planet is a shared accountability for the advantage of all.
He described the initiative as a commendable effort and inspired the institution of reserves that preserve nature whereas creating {economic} worth. He additional reaffirmed Polaris Bank’s dedication to supporting the tree-planting initiative.
In Ogun State, the Divisional Head, Ogun/Oyo, Yetunde Okeleye emphasised that the tree-planting initiative displays Polaris Bank’s unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability. By planting {economic} bushes throughout the nation, together with Ogun State, we’re demonstrating that sustainability isn’t just a accountability however a part of our ethos as a Bank.
Our partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation on the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, underscores our resolve to revive degraded land, stop soil erosion, and fight local weather change.
Through this initiative, Polaris Bank reaffirms its position as a driver of environmental stewardship and neighborhood well-being, whereas contributing to a greener and extra sustainable future for generations to return.”
In Kaduna State, Mr. Kabir Lawal, Acting Group Head, North West, alongside the Bank’s employees from Kaduna enterprise places, reiterated, sustainability isn’t just a catchphrase however the Bank’s tradition, a journey pursued with conviction.
Every determination we make is guided by environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ideas, guaranteeing that we tackle environmental points whereas empowering communities and driving inclusive progress.
He additional stated that the train at Sardauna Memorial College, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, is a testomony to this dedication. Beyond lowering carbon footprints, our Tree-planting initiative restores degraded areas, prevents soil erosion, improves environmental well being, and raises consciousness on the significance of preservation.
The NCF counseled Polaris Bank’s management, stressing that the chosen bushes comprising fruit bearing and shade offering species would serve a number of advantages, together with erosion management, wind breaking, shade provision, and meals safety.
Community representatives from FUNAAB and Sardauna College Kaduna expressed gratitude to Polaris Bank and NCF for spearheading the initiatives, describing them as well timed and impactful in addressing the worldwide local weather problem.
Polaris Bank continues to combine sustainability into its operations, guaranteeing that local weather motion and neighborhood improvement stay central to its long run progress technique. Through collaborations like this, the Bank reaffirms its position as a catalyst for optimistic environmental and social impression.
