Unity Bank Advocates Green Investment for Africa's Resilience

Unity Bank PLC, alongside leading climate innovation experts, called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance economic resilience in Africa. This call was made during a webinar hosted by the bank to mark Earth Day, themed "The True Cost of Climate Change." Ibukun Coker, Head of Strategic Innovation at Unity Bank, highlighted the urgency of addressing climate risks, noting that climate change is a direct threat to individuals, businesses, and economies.

The webinar featured insights from Chinw Udo Davi, Founder of Instollar, and Oluwatosin Ajid from the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre. Udo Davi emphasized the unequal impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and the need for scalable clean energy solutions.

Ajid stressed the importance of a coordinated approach involving policy innovation and financing to tackle structural climate challenges. Unity Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable growth and supporting climate-focused innovations as part of its broader financial inclusion strategy.