- Lagos State government to start enforcing ban on single-use plastics in 2 weeks.
- Ban includes Styrofoam and other single-use plastics.
- Enforcement to take effect before the end of January.
- Government aims to reduce plastic pollution and promote a cleaner environment.
- Lagos State had previously banned the use of Styrofoam in January 2024.
The Lagos State government has announced that it will start enforcing the ban on single-use plastics in the next two weeks. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this announcement while inspecting flood-prone areas in Lagos Island. This ban is part of the state’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution, which has become a significant environmental issue in recent years .
The ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam, was initially announced in December 2024, with enforcement set to begin in January 2025. Wahab emphasized that there’s no going back on this ban, and the government is working on phasing out single-use plastics. The enforcement will take effect before the end of January .
This move is expected to have a positive impact on the environment, as single-use plastics contribute significantly to plastic pollution. Lagos State had previously banned the use of Styrofoam in January 2024, and this new ban is a further step towards reducing plastic waste .
Other cities in Africa, such as Kigali, Rwanda, and Nairobi, Kenya, have also implemented similar bans on single-use plastics, with positive results. These cities have seen a significant reduction in plastic pollution, and Lagos State is expected to follow suit .
