BY July 1, 2025, the Lagos State Government will commence the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics. The ban is in line with a global trend where many governments are placing restrictions on the use of plastic products, if not outright bans.
Nigeria ranks among the world’s top plastic polluters, generating over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, according to a recent USAID study. Over 70 per cent of this ends up in the seas and landfills.
In June 2024, the Federal Government also announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices, ahead of a planned nationwide ban. However, much has not been heard about the proposed ban from the Federal Government this year.