The Lagos State Government has announced that the enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) will begin “very soon.”
This statement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a courtesy visit from members of the Food and Beverages Recyclers Alliance (FBRA) at his office on Thursday.
Wahab emphasized that Lagos State is committed to enforcing the ban on Single-Use Plastics.
He urged Lagos residents to continue supporting the government’s efforts, particularly in eliminating styrofoam, as the next step involves addressing the use of single-use plastics.
“I ask for Lagosians’ continued support as we move forward with the ban on styrofoam and the upcoming ban on single-use plastics,” Wahab stated in a press release from the Lagos State Government. “It is important for people to understand this as part of an ongoing effort, and we ask for their cooperation.”
The commissioner also assured that the implementation of the ban would be considerate and gradual, aiming to clean up the system and promote recycling, ultimately preventing unnecessary waste from entering landfills.
Wahab noted that the issue of Single-Use Plastics is more complex than that of styrofoam, but the government is focused on ensuring a sustainable environment.
There have been rumors suggesting that the Lagos State Government intends to ban sachet water, commonly known as “pure water.” However, Wahab clarified that this is not the case, stating, “The government is not banning pure water. Instead, we are working on a buyback program for the sachets.” He also expressed that various initiatives for recycling and reusing pure water sachets are already in progress.
