Sterling One Foundation Partner to Provide Access to Clean Water for Millions

Sterling One Foundation Partner to Provide Access to Clean Water for Millions

Sterling Bank, in partnership with (water.org ) and Sterling One Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the Sterling WASH Business Loan, a catalytic financing solution designed to empower Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) businesses and service providers to scale sustainable access to safe water and sanitation across Nigeria.

This initiative addresses the daily struggles of millions of Nigerians who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overall well-being. The Sterling WASH Business Loan provides flexible financing to WASH entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community service providers, enabling them to expand and sustain their impact.

“We believe that sustainable development depends on collaboration and targeted investment in the people and businesses delivering solutions on the ground,” said Abubakar Suleiman, Managing Director of Sterling Bank. “By providing accessible financing to entrepreneurs in this critical social sector, we ensure that progress reaches communities that need it most.”

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to solving one of Nigeria’s most pressing development challenges – access to safe water and basic sanitation. “Financial inclusion is critical to solving the global water and sanitation crisis,” emphasized Gilbert Okpono, Nigeria Senior Partnership Account Manager at (link unavailable) “By expanding access to affordable financing, we enable households and WASH entrepreneurs to improve services, reach more communities, and transform lives.”

The Sterling WASH Business Loan aligns closely with Sterling One Foundation’s mission to drive social impact and sustainable development across Africa. “Our Foundation’s mission is to catalyze initiatives that deliver real, lasting change,” said Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of Sterling One Foundation. “Access to safe water and sanitation is one of the most powerful investments in community well-being. We are proud to partner with (link unavailable) and Sterling Bank to deliver solutions that are inclusive, scalable, and sustainable.”

## About the Partners
– (water.org): A global nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing safe water and sanitation to communities in need. Through innovative financing solutions and partnerships, it empowers households and entrepreneurs to access sustainable WASH services, improving health, education, and economic opportunities worldwide.
– Sterling Bank: A full-service national commercial bank in Nigeria, committed to transforming lives through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and unwavering integrity. The bank’s HEART strategy focuses on Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation.
– Sterling One Foundation: A registered non-profit focused on tackling the root causes of poverty in Nigeria and Africa through interventions and social impact programs across health, education, and climate action & food security.

## For More Information
Interested beneficiaries can visit www… to learn more about the initiative and apply for the Sterling WASH Business Loan.