Optimus Bank recently organised a beach clean-up exercise in Lekki, Lagos, as part of its "Protect our coast" campaign to promote environmental responsibility and action against coastal pollution. The initiative, held in partnership with Shoreline Euphoria Limited and Reswaye, brought together employees, volunteers, community members and other stakeholders to remove waste from the shoreline. This effort was undertaken to mark World Cleanup Day 2026.
The clean-up exercise resulted in the collection of approximately two tons of waste and marine litter, including plastic bottles, sachet-water nylon, food packaging, cans, glass and other solid waste. The collected materials were separated on site into recyclable and non-recyclable streams. This categorisation enabled the recyclable materials, particularly plastics and other recoverable items, to be channeled through appropriate recycling and resource-recovery pathways.
Optimus Bank's "Impact Starts with Us" platform supports programmes focused on environment, education, healthcare and empowerment. The "Protect our coast" campaign reflects the bank's belief that meaningful impact requires practical action, collaboration and shared responsibility. Through this initiative, Optimus Bank aims to encourage individuals and communities to take action and create lasting impact.
Managing Director/CEO of Optimus Bank, Dr. Ademola Odeyemi, emphasised the bank's commitment to environmental responsibility. He stated that protecting the environment is crucial for building healthier and more resilient communities. Odeyemi added that sustainable impact is not achieved by one organisation alone, but requires individuals, businesses and communities to play their part.
The beach cleanup provided an opportunity for Optimus Bank employees to contribute directly to addressing an environmental challenge that affects coastal communities and the wider society. The partnership with Shoreline Euphoria Limited and Reswaye highlights the importance of collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. This collective effort demonstrated how corporate organisations, environmental-focused partners, volunteers and community stakeholders can work together.
Head of Corporate Communications at Optimus Bank, Morolake Philip, emphasised the significance of the coastline as part of the community's shared home. The "Protect Our Coast" campaign seeks to turn this understanding into action. By engaging employees, volunteers and community stakeholders, Optimus Bank aims to promote a sense of shared responsibility for environmental protection.
The "Protect our coast" campaign is part of Optimus Bank's efforts to promote environmental responsibility and contribute to cleaner and healthier shared spaces. The bank's collaboration with environmental-focused partners and community stakeholders demonstrates its commitment to creating lasting impact. Key initiatives like this beach clean-up exercise will continue to raise awareness about the importance of protecting coastal environments.
Key points
- Optimus Bank collected approximately two tons of waste and marine litter during the clean-up exercise.
- The initiative was undertaken in partnership with Shoreline Euphoria Limited and Reswaye.
- The "Protect our coast" campaign reflects Optimus Bank's commitment to environmental responsibility and action against coastal pollution.
