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A cross-section of the multi-stakeholder coalition convened by Nestle Nigeria to drive sustained environmental action in commemoration of 2026 World Environment Day

By allcitynews.ng

In commemoration of World Environment Day 2026, Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled a multi-stakeholder coalition plan.

As it embarked on its seventh outing in bringing together government agencies, regulators, industry platforms, Nestlé’ also brought recyclers, development partners and the media to fast track the environmental development action across 12 locations nationwide.

Marking its seventh consecutive year of environmental stewardship initiatives, the programme reflects a shift from standalone clean-up activities to a broader systems-led approach focused on strengthening waste recovery, advancing circular economy outcomes and promoting responsible waste management practices in communities.

The initiative was supported by key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Environment, NESREA, LAWMA, NPAP, FBRA, CEIP, RAN, the Swiss Consulate and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, among others.

 
We believe the story offers an interesting perspective on how public and private sector collaboration can contribute to addressing plastic waste and advancing environmental sustainability in Nigeria.

L-R: Representative of the Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)-  Mrs. Majekodunmi Grace Funanya, Technical Assistant to the Director Lagos State Liaison Office; Representative of the MD of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, Executive Director, Finance; Special Advisor to Lagos State Government on Circular Economy and Climate Change- Mrs.  Titilayo Oshodi; Lead, Corporate Communications Public Affairs and Sustainability, Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka; Representative of the Honourable Minister of Environment - Mrs. Olabimpe Adenaike, Controller Lagos Field office; Representative of the Lagos State Honourable Commissioner of Environment - Mr. Adeoye Babajide, Director/Head Waste Management during the launch of the multi-stakeholder coalition convened by Nestle to drive sustained environmental action in commemoration of 2026 World Environment Day.

Thus, Nestlé launched a multi-stakeholder coalition to drive sustained environmental action in commemoration of 2026 World Environment Day.

The 2026 edition was meant to create awareness on the clean-up initiatives. The coalition represents a coordinated and systems-led approach that brings together government, regulators, industry, recyclers and development partners to advance circular economy outcomes. The programme will be delivered across 12 locations nationwide through community sensitization and clean-up activities.

Focused on advancing more sustainable and resilient communities, the initiative also aimed to reduce waste leakage, strengthen collection systems and scale circular solutions through collective action.

The programme, said Nestlé’, will support environmental awareness, strengthen waste recovery efforts and promote responsible waste management practices in participating communities, contributing to cleaner public spaces and reduced waste leakage into the environment.

The coalition reinforces Nestlé Nigeria's commitment to plastics neutrality and responsible packaging while supporting stronger waste recovery systems and deeper collaboration across the plastics value chain. It also demonstrates a scalable model for public-private collaboration in addressing environmental challenges.

Speaking at the launch, the Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria, Victoria Uwadoka, pointed out that “Waste management outcomes improve when intervention shifts from awareness alone to shared accountability across the value chain. This coalition is designed to connect policy, infrastructure, community action, and market-based recovery systems in a way that can deliver more durable environmental results.”

Over the past six years, Nestlé Nigeria has worked with partners across the value chain to strengthen plastic waste recovery and advance circular economy outcomes. Since 2019, these collaborative efforts have helped recover more than 60,000 metric tons of plastic for recycling through partners such as Chanja Datti, Wecyclers, and MECOM, helping to divert significant volumes of plastic waste from the environment and back into productive use.

Internally, Nestlé Nigeria has also promoted responsible waste management through its Employee Plastics Collection Scheme, which has recovered more than 12,000kg of plastic since 2022, reinforcing employee engagement and encouraging positive behavioural change.

This coalition brings together key institutions across the plastics value chain, including the Federal Ministry of Environment, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), the Lagos State Ministry of Environment, and the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), alongside industry platforms such as the National Plastics Action Partnership (NPAP), the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP), and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN).

The initiative is supported by development partners, including the Swiss Consulate and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, implemented by the African Clean-Up Initiative, and amplified through a strategic media partnership with News Central.

Representing the Honourable Minister of Environment, Mrs. Olabimpe Adenaike, Controller, Lagos Field Office, Federal Ministry of Environment, stated “This initiative reflects a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, community development, and responsible environmental practices. It aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to drive climate action and environmental safety. We commend

Nestlé Nigeria and its partners for advancing environmental awareness, waste reduction, and climate resilience through collaborative action. We encourage all Nigerians to support proper waste management, recycling, and sustainable living as we work together toward a cleaner, greener, and healthier nation.”

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