By Ayomide Otitoju
Fidelity Bank Plc, in collaboration with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has donated recycling bins to Yaba College of Technology to promote environmental sustainability and strengthen the institution’s waste management system.
Speaking at the handover, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu highlighted that plastic pollution has emerged as a silent global crisis, emphasizing the need for collective action.
In response, the college’s Rector, Dr. (Engr.) Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, expressed gratitude to both Fidelity Bank and LAWMA. “On behalf of Yaba College of Technology, we express our heartfelt appreciation for this thoughtful gesture. The recycling bins will be strategically positioned across campus and judiciously used to promote a culture of sustainability among our students,” he said.
The initiative is designed to encourage students to adopt eco-friendly habits while reinforcing the college’s recycling and waste management practices. It also forms part of Fidelity Bank’s broader environmental awareness and sustainability efforts.
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, serves over 9.1 million customers through digital platforms, 255 business offices in Nigeria, and its UK subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited.
The bank has received numerous local and international accolades, including the 2024 Excellence in Digital Transformation & MSME Banking Award by BusinessDay BAFI Awards, Most Innovative Mobile Banking Application for its Fidelity Mobile App by Global Business Outlook, and Most Innovative Investment Banking Service Provider by Global Brands Magazine. It was also recognized as the Best Bank for SMEs in Nigeria by the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and Export Financing Bank of the Year by BusinessDay BAFI Awards.
