The Lagos State Government has announced plans to prohibit the circulation of single-use plastics and sachet water beginning in January 2025. This decision was confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a stakeholders' workshop focused on the ban of Styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) for packaging on October 3.
Wahab explained that the ban is part of the government's broader strategy to establish policy guidelines for managing plastic waste, aiming to foster a healthier and more sustainable environment in the state.
In response to the proposed ban, stakeholders have expressed the need for a phased implementation instead of an outright ban. They argue that a gradual approach would encourage better compliance and reduce the strain on residents amid ongoing economic challenges.
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