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L-R: Nkemdirim Agboti, Head of Function, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Seven – Up Bottling Company; Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu (Olugbani), Executive Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA; Lovelyn Okoye; Mr Badmus Lateef, Council Manager, Apapa Iganmu LCDA, at the Plastic waste for Products initiative in observance of SBC Sustainability week 2025
Seven-Up Bottling Company’s (SBC)
Sustainability Week 2025, was a remarkable success with 2.5m tones of plastic waste generated by no fewer than 400 community members engaged under the Plastic For Product (P4P) Community Activation in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), Lagos State. The initiative, held at the Oba’s Palace in Ijora Kingdom, was organized in collaboration with key sustainability stakeholders, including Apapa/Iganmu LCDA, Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Sonnex, the Recyclers Association of Nigeria, among others.
With the theme: “Impacting Positively On People, Planet and Profit”, the 2025 Sustainability Week held at SBC’s Regional Plants across Nigeria with several community engagements including Plastic For Waste Initiative, Green Skills Bootcamp and advocacy visits to traditional rulers and community leaders.
Speaking during the event, Nkemdirim Agboti, Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs, SBC, emphasized the importance of private–public partnerships in fostering community development and reaffirmed Seven-Up Bottling Company’s deep-rooted connection to Ijora, stating: “Ijora will always be home for Seven-Up Bottling Company, and we remain committed to growing and building with this community.” Agboti conveyed the appreciation of the management of SBC to the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom, Oba Abdulfatai Aremu Aromire(who was present at the event) and the Executive Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Mr. Jimoh Olawale Saliu for their unwavering support of the initiative. Mr. Saliu commended SBC’s sustainability drive and emphasized the significance of community-led initiatives in addressing Lagos’ waste management challenges.
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Speaking also at the event, Lovelyn Okoye, Head of the Sustainability Unit, SBC , emphasized that two of SBC’s core sustainability pillars: Circular Economy and Community Empowerment, serve as the driving force behind the Plastic Waste-Take-Back Initiative, underscoring the vital role of public involvement in advancing sustainable plastic waste management and Nigeria’s broader circular economy vision. Okoye further noted that the take-back initiative is being implemented across all SBC Regional Plants nationwide as part of the Organization’s 2025 Sustainability Week. She commended the Apapa-Iganmu LCDA Chairman for ensuring the active participation of the specially-abled community, a gesture she described as a clear reflection of the LCDA’s commitment to inclusion.
The initiative serves as one of the highlights of the 2025 Sustainability Week, spanning
November 17-21, 2025, with the aim to reinforce SBC’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and leadership in circular economy, and community engagement. Through the Plastic waste for Products (P4P) campaign, residents are encouraged to exchange recyclable plastics for essential household products, fostering shared responsibility for a cleaner and more sustainable Nigeria.
Yejide Abifarin, Sustainability Manager, Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), added that all plastic containers are eligible for recycling or upcycling, explaining that the initiative not only removes waste that could block drains and canals, but supports the organizations Extended producer responsibility (EPR) whilst reducing Nigeria’s dependence on virgin PET resins, creating benefits for all stakeholders.
Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC) is a leading beverage manufacturer committed to sustainable business practices, innovation, and social responsibility. Through strategic partnerships, educational initiatives, and community engagement.
