Polaris Bank, NCF launch tree-planting project

Polaris Bank and the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) have collaborated to launch a tree-planting project aimed at advancing the bank's sustainability agenda. Divisional Head Raphael Abiaziem highlighted the importance of the project in reinforcing the bank's commitment to environmental and social governance priorities.

The initiative aligns with the United Nations Decade of Ecosystem Restoration, emphasizing the need for collective action to address climate change. By planting trees, the project aims to reduce carbon footprint, raise awareness on climate action, and improve food security while restoring degraded ecosystems.

The NCF Field Officer, Alex Jorbedom, praised the bank's leadership in selecting trees that will provide multiple benefits, such as preventing soil erosion, providing shade, and yielding edible produce. The project targets planting 500 trees in schools and communities to create awareness and promote environmental stewardship.