Upcoming Ban Announcement
The Lagos State Government has announced its intention to ban the circulation of single-use plastics and sachet water beginning January 2025.
Details from the Commissioner
During a stakeholders’ workshop on implementing the ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) for packaging, the state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the impending ban on Thursday, October 3.
Wahab stated that this initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to establish policy guidelines for managing plastic waste, with the ultimate aim of fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment.
Stakeholder Concerns
However, stakeholders have called on the government to consider a phased implementation approach instead of an outright ban. They argue that such a strategy would promote better compliance and alleviate challenges during the current economic climate.
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