NGX marks World Environment Day with Lagos cleanup exercise

The Nigerian Exchange Group has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a community cleanup exercise at Marina, Lagos, to commemorate World Environment Day 2026.

The exercise was held in partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority and the Recyclers Association of Nigeria.

The initiative brought together employee volunteers from NGX Group and representatives of both partner organisations to promote responsible waste management, environmental awareness, and community engagement.

Beyond supporting cleaner public spaces and encouraging proper disposal practices, it provided staff with an opportunity to contribute directly to environmental causes, reflecting the group’s commitment to employee volunteering.

Consistent with NGX Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility framework, the cleanup forms part of the group’s environmental pillar, which promotes recycling, awareness, and sustainability-focused interventions.

Speaking on the initiative, the Head of Group Communications and Partnerships, NGX Group, Clifford Akpolo, said sustainability was fundamental to the group’s vision of creating long-term value.

Akpolo said, “This cleanup exercise reflects our commitment to translating that vision into action by supporting environmental stewardship within the communities where we operate.

“Through our collaboration with LAWMA and RAN, we are helping to promote responsible waste management while demonstrating the value of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.”

He noted that collaboration between the private sector and public agencies played an important role in strengthening waste management and recycling systems.

As a leading market infrastructure group, NGX Group continues to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance principles across its operations and stakeholder engagements to drive sustainable development.