From Cotonou to Climate Action: A Participant’s Reflections from ASCES 2026
Over the weekend, I was privileged to be a delegate at this year’s African Sustainability and Circular Economy Summit, themed “Building Resilient Communities through the SDGs and Circular Economy,” organized by the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) at Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The room was filled with passionate personalities committed to addressing climate change. I was […]
African Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit 2026 Convenes Sustainability Leaders in Cotonou
Approximately 100 sustainability leaders, innovators, policymakers, development practitioners and other stakeholders from three African countries gathered in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, for the 10th African Sustainability & Circular Economy Summit (ASCES) 2026, convened by the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI). Held on 21–22 August 2026 at Hotel Mavilla, Cotonou, the two-day summit was themed “Building Resilient […]
Nigeria Cleanup Day 2026: Taking Collective Action
Building on this spirit of collaboration, ACI is preparing for Nigeria Cleanup Day, a nationwide coordinated environmental cleanup exercise scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026. The initiative will take place across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing together volunteers, communities, organisations, businesses and other stakeholders. Nigeria Cleanup Day will go beyond […]
A New Month. A New Opportunity to Make an Impact
As September begins, the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) celebrates another month of environmental action, collaboration and our shared commitment to raising environmentally sustainable citizens. As we journey through September, we remain grateful for the relationship we share with you. We deeply value your support, partnership and commitment to the sustainability movement, and we look forward […]
THANK YOU FOR DONATIONS AS WE CONTINUE TO RAISE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
Dear Donor, Welcome to a flourishing week. We would like to invite you to join us in this month of April in celebrating the power of giving through The Global Giving’s LITTLE by LITTLE campaign. From 3rd April2023 till 5th April 2023, GlobalGiving will increase ALL online donations up to $50 by 50%. Your donations […]
SABI RECYCLE PROJECT OF THE GREEN SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AFRICAN CLEANUP INITIATIVE LAUNCH
The Green Sustainable Solution launch kicked off at about 10am at number 18 Idi Street Ajegunle, Lagos. Anchoring the program was Mrs. Blessing Onyelekwe, the Communications and Partnership Manager for AFRICAN CLEANUP INITIATIVE. An opening prayer was said, followed by the national anthem to declare the event open. Giving the opening speech was the […]
ACI ABIA CHAPTER PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT SENSITIZATION EXERCISE
The exercise which held at Abia Line Park on the above mentioned date was part of the campaigns by ACI towards proper waste management and environmental sanitation. Abia Line Park was chosen for the exercise due to its strategic location and daily traffic which is usually heavy . The awareness creation was the last field […]
GREEN INDEPENDENCE CLEANUP 2022
Green Independence Cleanup is a brainchild of African Cleanup Initiative to commemorate the Independence of our great country, Nigeria. The cleanup was scheduled to be executed at Eleguishi Beach by 8am and as it was in our manner, ACI Team and Volunteers arrived from 7:30am and at 8am the cleanup kicked off. Miss Adebola and […]
WORLD CLEANUP DAY 2022 WITH NESTLE CARES
With a belief that a cleaner and safer market environment is possible, Nestle Cares in conjunction with Maggi carried out a series of cleanup activities in Ten markets (Rimi, Oyingbo, Bodija, Creek Road, New Artisan, Abaji, Siun, Utako, Satellite and Agbara Markets) across Eight States (Kano, Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Abuja, Jos, Ogun States) […]
AFRICAN CLEANUP CONFERENCE AND AWARD 2022
DAY 1 – CONFERENCE The arrival, registration and quick meet and greet of delegates for the conference began at 10:00 am. This year’s conference was tagged “The People, The Planet, The Green and Circular Economy”. The conference commenced with a brief presentation on Green House Effect, Global Warming and Safety by Professor Okeke Gerald Ndubisi, […]
