PROGRESS REPORT
January – June 2025
Nationwide Cleanup Activities
Total Number of Cleanups Conducted: 18
States Covered: Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Oyo, Abuja, Enugu, Abaji, Port-Harcourt, Kano, Jos, Sagamu.
Key Locations: Elegushi Beach, Lagos Island Market (Oke-Arin), Makoko Waterfront, Onitsha Main Market, Ibadan Central
- Total
Number of Cleanups Conducted: 18 States Covered: Lagos, Ogun, Anambra, Oyo, Abuja, Enugu, Abaji, Port-Harcourt, Kano, Jos, Sagamu.
Key Locations: Elegushi Beach, Lagos Island Market (Oke-Arin), Makoko Waterfront, Onitsha Main Market, Ibadan Central
Total
Solid Waste Collected: 2,856.4 kgTotal
Recyclables Recovered: 312.5 kgVolunteers Engaged: 870+ (including youth corps members, corporate partners, and community leaders)
Notable Collaborations:
Nestlé Nigeria
Breet Cares
Sterling One Foundation
Recyclespay Quiz & Debate
Active Schools Engaged: 12
Students Attendance: 30+
Key State: Lagos
Impact:
- Improved research skills: Preparing for quizzes and debates encourages deep research and information gathering.
- Critical thinking: Debates foster the ability to reason logically, evaluate evidence, and present arguments persuasively.
- Better communication: Students improve public speaking and presentation skills, which benefit academic performance and future careers.
TREE PLANTING PROJECT
Schools Reached: 6
Key States: Lagos, Abuja & Ogun.
Trees Planted so far: 250
WALK FOR RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
Key State: Lagos.
Location: TBS TO CMS
Participants: more than 80 attendees
ACI CONFERENCE (AWARD & DINNER EVENT) / SDG AWARD
Key State: Lagos
Location: Business Club Ikeja
Attendees: Over 80+ distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen who has made an impact in the environmental sector.
Conclusion
The past 6 months have been impactful and inspiring. From Nationwide cleanups, Recyclespay quiz & debate competition, To Tree Planting project, etc. The African Cleanup Initiative continues to foster environmental sustainability and social impact across communities.
We remain committed to raising responsible citizens, supporting underserved groups, and protecting our environment through innovation, partnership, and grassroots mobilization.
Other News & Updates
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
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“Those who store, package, and sell the food we serve our families have a responsibility to maintain basic standards of cleanliness in their facilities.” ~
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