Nestlé Nigeria has urged collective action for a circular economy, collaborating with a nationwide coalition of partners to complete a massive community sensitisation and clean-up campaign across 12 locations to mark World Environment Day 2026.
The food and beverage giant, listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, led the multi-stakeholder initiative to drive grassroots environmental stewardship and advocate for sustainable waste management systems across the country.
The Head of Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria, Victoria Uwadoka, said, “Addressing environmental challenges requires consistent action at all levels. Initiatives such as this demonstrate how the government, private sector and communities can work together to drive responsible environmental practices and deliver real impact.”
Also speaking, the Representative of the Minister of Environment and Director of the Pollution Control and Environmental Health Department, Adeola Omotunde, said, “Nigeria’s plastic pollution challenge requires bold, collaborative action, and this initiative demonstrates the value of bringing together communities, partners and the private sector around a shared goal. We are proud to have supported this effort and look forward to continuing our collaboration to advance circular economy solutions that create environmental and economic value.”
