By Mike Abba
Nnamdi Okonkwo, MD
To promote environmental conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc is set to collaborate with Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and Lagos State Government (LASG) for the purpose.
Speaking at the 2017 edition of the annual Walk for Nature (WFN) event held in Lagos , the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive, Nnamdi Okonkwo emphasised the need for collaboration among private sector entities to safeguard the environment.
Represented by the Bank’s Head, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability, Chris Nnakwe, the CEO said “as a bank, we understand that there is a need to protect the environment in order to secure a healthy and prosperous future for our customers”.
The theme for this year’s event is “Cleaner Lagos: The foundation for sustainable ecotourism.” Okonkwo said it was designed to create the much needed awareness amongst the Nigerian populace about Wildlife Conservation and Good Environmental Practices.
On the rationale behind the partnership with NCF, Okonkwo said Fidelity Bank was committed to sustainable practices that not only help to improve the quality of life of the populace but guarantees the preservation of the environment and the social and cultural values of the communities.
On his part, Commissioner for Environment Lagos State, Samuel Babatunde Adejare, urged participants to imbibe and cultivate good environmental practices for nature conservation and sustainable environmental management.
Part of the event was a five kilometre walk with the primary objective of building and sustaining a lasting union to safeguard the environment.
The “Walk for Nature” is an annual programme of the NCF designed to create awareness among the people about Nature Conservation and Good Environmental Practices in Nigeria
