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
THE ADOPTION OF THE IWEREKUN BEACH BY STERLING ONE FOUNDATION, GIVING, FIRST E&P AND AFRICAN CLEANUP INITIATIVE
Iwerekun Community embraced innovative, eco-friendly and sustainable approaches toward the cleanup of her shores as both young and old in the community contributed positively to
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENT HELD ON THE 5TH OF MARCH, 2022 BY AFRICAN CLEANUP INITIATIVE
The programme with the theme “gender equality for a sustainable tomorrow” and campaign theme as “break the bias” intended for majorly women, to commemorate the
ROTARY DAY OF SERVICE EVENT HELD ON THE 23RD OF FEBRUARY, 2022
The Rotary Club of Mushin, in partnership with the African Cleanup Initiative, hosted a cleanup exercise and free Covid-19 vaccination to commemorate the Rotary Day
GREEN VALENTINE CLEANUP HELD ON SATURDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2022
After the arrival of participants and the long meet and greet session which was held by 7:00 am, the event kicked off with an address
ACI ACADEMY AN ARM OF AFRICAN CLEANUP INITIATIVE
ACI Academy is an arm of the African Cleanup Initiative that was founded to fulfill the organization’s mission of raising environmentally responsible citizens. We believe
