Environmental groups have voiced their support for the Lagos state government’s ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics.
The groups on Monday, underlined that government policies were vital to fighting plastic pollution more than grassroots initiatives.
Last Monday, the Lagos State Government stated that polystyrene will be banned with immediate effect.
The administration noted the massive environmental contamination in the state caused by its uncontrolled disposal.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, stated that the people’s and the environment’s health had already suffered enough.
He stated this during a consultative meeting in Ikeja with officials from the Nigerian Manufacturers Association and the Nigerian Restaurant and Food Services Proprietor Association.
“The only moratorium which the state is willing to offer all producers and distributors of Styrofoam is to delay commencement of enforcement of the ban by three weeks. Three weeks is enough time for the products already in the state to be exhausted if indeed the stockists are committed.
“You will agree with me that the pronouncement on banning Styrofoam was made over three years ago but that no one has tried to enforce the law till now,” he said.
cc: Punch Ng
