Commits to Environmental Sustainability

Lagos State government has commended First Bank of Nigeria Limited for its support for mangrove restoration project in the state.

The tree planting initiatives, organised by Team Drogba alongside E1 and the Lagos Organising Committee is part of the E1 Lagos GP; an all-electronic powerboat racing championship in Lagos.

The E1 Lagos GP is first of its kind all-electric powerboat race championship in Africa. It features teams owned by notable figures across sports and entertainment including former Chelsea stalwart. Didier Drogba.

The restoration, through tree planting took place at Eco Park, Akodo-Ise in Ibeju Lekki area of the state.

Samuel Egube, Deputy Chief of Staff to Lagos Governor and Chairman of LOC who delivered the speech at Eco Park, said the initiatives is part of Lagos state plan to ensure that communities bordering the Lagoon are well protected while commending First Bank for the support.

Also speaking, Rosemary Agbo, Senior Program Assistant to the National Coordinator of UNDP, Global Environment, Facilities and Small Grants, said United Nations Development Programme, has provided technical support for the project in protecting mangroves and forests.

She said, “I would like to say it’s really exciting to see a force for good like First Bank supporting this project. I want to commend First Bank and we look forward to such partnerships across the country.

Reacting, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications of First Bank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting any sustainability initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of Lagos coastal environment and communities.

“Supporting sustainability is one of our key aspects, and key drivers of our business. Any area where there is an opportunity to demonstrate sustainability, to support the environment, to do things that help advance communities, First Bank will always be found there, he said. 

“Being able to plant a tree here is very critical for us and we are glad to be part of it E1 Lagos GP. What weve done shows that we are woven into the fabric the society. We have demonstrated this over and over again, Ijabiyi explained further.