LG Electronics marks World Environment Day with tree planting

LG Electronics, a global leader in Consumer Electronics and Mobile communications, joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year’s World Environment Day by mobilising members of its staff for a tree planting and cleaning exercise.

The activity took place at the Government College, Maroko in Lagos State; the decision to plant trees, clean up as well as donate some cleaning tools, was informed by this year’s global theme “Beating Plastic Pollution”.

It is aimed at creating more nature-friendly environment, which will in the long run, guarantee a sustainable environment. The event, which was well-attended, included staff of LG Electronics Nigeria, Fouani Nigeria Limited, Y&R Lagos, the media and of course students, staff and management of Government College, Maroko were not left out as they all came out in their numbers to actively participate in the exercise.

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The World Environment Day (WED) is a widely celebrated global day for positive environmental actions. WED is usually celebrated with colourful; activities such as street rallies, bicycle parades, green concerts, school competition, tree planting, recycling and clean-up campaign activities across the globe. It is a known fact that over the years, LG Electronics has consistently marked the WED with various activities, which has earned it recognition from the government.

Speaking at this year’s WED celebration, Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr Taeick Son said: “It is only in cleaner and safe environment that we can achieve meaningful growth and development in the country. This is what has informed us as a company to embark on this tree planting and cleaning exercise in order to address the issue of environmental degradation in the society to mark the world environment day.”