The Nigerian Conservation Foundation, in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and Chevron Nigeria Limited, hosted the 19th edition of its annual Walk for Nature on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos.
In a statement, it was noted that the event, themed “Lagos, Let’s Beat Plastic Pollution,” is the flagship environmental advocacy event of the NCF.
It stated, “For nearly two decades, it has served as a rallying point for government agencies, corporate partners, students, and communities to walk in support of a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable environment. This year’s focus on plastic pollution reflects a growing global and local concern. Lagos alone generates an estimated 13,000 tonnes of waste daily. Roughly 15 per cent of that, some 870,000 tonnes a year, is plastic.
Improperly disposed of plastics clog drains, worsen flooding, and harm marine life, eventually finding their way into the food chain and threatening human health.
“This year’s rally marks a major milestone as it is held for the first time within a tertiary institution. The decision to hold the walk at Yaba College of Technology stems from the growing need to reach and empower young people with the message of environmental sustainability. With over 60 per cent of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, this edition aimed to spark a generational shift in behaviour towards responsible waste management and sustainable living. The 2025 Walk for Nature came quite timely, a few months after the Lagos State Government banned single-use plastics less than 40 microns.” Speaking at the event, the Director General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, Dr Joseph Onoja, said, “Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue; it is a lifestyle challenge that affects our health, our cities, and our future. The 19th Walk for Nature is our way of calling everyone, especially young people, to take responsibility for their choices. Each time we refuse single-use plastics or choose to recycle, we move Lagos one step closer to a sustainable future.”
