The Nigerian Government announced a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics across all government ministries, departments, and agencies on Tuesday.
Jerrymusa.com reports that Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the announcement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, after a Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
The ban aligns with the government’s broader strategy to manage plastic waste, Salako explained, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to address the environmental challenges facing the country.
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He emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, which are interconnected threats to Nigeria’s sustainable development.
Salako described plastic pollution in Nigeria as a severe issue, underscoring the need for urgent action to mitigate its harmful effects on the environment, human health, and the economy.
The ban is a significant step towards mitigating the harmful effects of plastic waste in the country.