Lagos, Feb. 17, 2024 – The Lagos State Government is to begin full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of single-use plastics and Styrofoam food containers on Monday.
Kunle Adeshina, the spokesperson for the Ministry of the Environment, said this this in a statement on Saturday.
He said that enforcement teams comprising personnel from LAGESC/KAI, Environmental Health Officials, LAWMA Police, and the Ministry would target individuals possessing Styrofoam containers in their shops, stores, or outlets, confiscating them.
“I would like to appeal to all our traders to desist from selling on the railway lines and all the roads. Also, we must stop littering our market with waste. We must segregate our waste in our respective markets; bag our waste and ensure we patronize PSP operators.
“I must note again, that all government’s effort in the area of effective waste management, is to build a people-friendly environment, that guarantees happiness and good health for all residents” he said. (GBN)
