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Abdulazeez Abubakar
1 month ago
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Lagos set for full enforcement of single-use plastics ban
The Lagos State Government on Thursday hosted members of the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance on a courtesy visit to discuss the modalities for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics, emphasising that full enforcement will commence very soon.
Speaking at the meeting held in the conference room of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, the commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated the government’s commitment to the SUP ban, describing it as strategic and intentional.
According to him, the discussions also covered extended producer responsibilities and ongoing efforts by FBRA to collaborate with the government.
This is detailed in a Thursday statement signed by the Director (Public Affairs), Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina.
“We commended them for their efforts, and we agreed on some other things to solidify the relationship,” Wahab said.
He recalled that in January 2024, the Lagos State Government began enforcing the ban on styrofoam, with the commitment to extend the ban to single-use plastics after 12 months.
He stated that stakeholder engagement will be a monthly affair, accompanied by massive advocacy and public sensitisation before full enforcement.
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