Polaris Bank, in partnership with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation, has extended its nationwide tree-planting campaign to the Lekki Conservation Centre (Lagos), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Ogun), and Sardauna Memorial College (Kaduna).
The initiative, launched in 2024 as part of the bank’s World Environment Day activities, is aimed at combating climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting sustainability.
Executive Directors Chris Ofikulu and Sharafadeen Muhammad, who attended the Lagos edition, said the initiative aligns with the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration and underscores Polaris Bank’s commitment to sustainability.
Okeleye Yetunde, Divisional Head, Ogun/Oyo, and Kabir Lawal, Acting Group Head, North West, also emphasised the importance of environmental stewardship in Ogun and Kaduna states, respectively.
The NCF commended the initiative, noting that the selected trees,including fruit-bearing and shade-providing species, would support erosion control, windbreaking, shade, and food security.
Polaris Bank said it remains committed to planting 10,000 trees nationwide and integrating climate action into its long-term growth strategy.
