Ecobank helps Nigerian artists with sustainable artwork initiative

Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled a brand new artwork set up, ‘Kong in a Cage,’ by artist, Toyeeb Ajayi.

In accordance with a press release from the financial institution on Tuesday, the set up, made fully from recycled supplies, is now on show on the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos.

Ecobank has been fostering sustainability within the nation by way of a few of its initiatives just like the ‘Get Money for Plastic Bottles’ marketing campaign, which eliminated over 4 million plastic bottles from the streets and drains of Lagos. The financial institution can also be actively concerned in tree-planting efforts geared toward preserving and defending the setting.

Commenting on the sustainable artwork set up, Managing Director/Regional Government of Ecobank Nigeria,
Bolaji Lawal emphasised that the set up is a part of the financial institution’s ongoing dedication to sustainability, environmental safety, and the promotion of Nigeria’s inventive industries.

He added that the financial institution stays devoted to providing a world platform for rising Nigerian artists, particularly within the fields of sustainability and the humanities.

Lawal additionally identified that ‘Kong in a Cage’ aligns with Ecobank’s broader mission to advertise the inventive sector throughout Africa.

“Our intention is to spotlight the unimaginable expertise of Nigerian artists, offering them with alternatives to showcase their work each regionally and internationally.

“The inventive sector is a necessary driver of financial progress, well-being, and international interconnectedness. At Ecobank, we’re dedicated to investing in the way forward for our youth, serving to to form a brighter future for Nigeria,” he mentioned.

The artist, Toyeeb Ajayi, revealed that ‘Kong in a Cage’ is a commentary on environmental sustainability, with the set up’s use of recycled supplies reflecting this theme.

“By using sustainable supplies and practices, this set up does extra than simply entertain—it prompts a dialog concerning the intersection of artwork and environmental stewardship.

“’Kong in a Cage’ isn’t just an paintings; it’s a dialogue—a visible plea for accountability, duty, and a renewed respect for the delicate stability between humanity and nature.

“I encourage everybody to mirror on humanity’s affect on the setting, take into account the potential of reclaimed supplies, and rethink our relationship with the planet”, Ajayi mentioned.

The murals shall be open to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays.