Unity Bank Plc has urged stronger investment in the green economy and wider adoption of advanced technologies.
The bank argues that these steps will strengthen economic resilience and reduce climate change impacts across Africa.
Unity Bank Calls For Green Investment Push
The bank delivered this message during a webinar it organised to mark Earth Day.
It themed the event “The True Cost of Climate Change and Who Pays?” It held the session on Wednesday, April 22 , 2026.
Experts and stakeholders joined to discuss climate impacts and practical solutions.
Experts Highlight Climate Inequality And Risks
Head of Strategy and Innovation, Ibukun Coker, opened the discussion.
He stressed that sustainability must now guide financial and business decisions.
In addition, he said banks must actively fund climate-resilient investments.
“Climate change is no longer a distant challenge.
It is an existential threat,” he said.
Meanwhile, Chinwe Udo-Davis of Instollar highlighted inequality in climate impacts.
She explained that poorer communities suffer the most severe effects.
“The true cost of climate change is not evenly distributed,” she said.
Similarly, Oluwatosin Ajide of the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre described climate change as a structural problem.
He called for urgent changes in innovation, policy, and financing.
Furthermore, he urged coordinated action across all sectors.
Renewable energy And Collaboration Take Centre Stage
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Participants highlighted growing opportunities in renewable energy and climate technology.
They further pointed to ecosystem financing and innovation as key drivers of sustainability.
Unity Bank reaffirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility.
The bank integrates environmental factors into its financial services.
It also supports small and medium-sized enterprises through project financing.
Additionally, the bank called for stronger collaboration across sectors.
It believes this will help deliver scalable and effective solutions.
As global attention shifts, the push for green investment continues to grow.
Financial institutions now align lending decisions with environmental priorities.
In Nigeria and across Africa, stakeholders see clean energy investment as essential.
It reduces climate risks and supports long-term economic growth.
Finally, Unity Bank continues to convene stakeholders and promote dialogue.
It positions sustainability at the centre of finance and innovation.
Likewise, analysts argue that sustained green infrastructure investment will strengthen resilience in developing economies facing rising climate risks.
