Lagos Set To Ban Pure Water Sachets From Circulation

Lagos Set To Ban Pure Water Sachets From Circulation

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, including sachet water, starting from January 2025. This was confirmed by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, during a stakeholders’ workshop focused on raising awareness about the implementation of the ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) for packaging…..CONTINUE READING 

Wahab explained that the ban is part of the government’s broader effort to establish policy guidelines for plastic usage, aimed at promoting sustainable plastic waste management and ensuring a healthier environment. In January 2024, Lagos had already banned the use of Styrofoam in government establishments and across the city due to the increasing problem of plastic waste and its environmental impact.

However, stakeholders in the sector have urged the state government to consider a phased approach to the ban, rather than immediate enforcement, in order to ensure smoother compliance and take into account the current economic challenges.

Mosaku Ololade, the Lagos chairperson of the Association for Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATWAP), emphasized the association’s willingness to cooperate with the government. “We’ve been engaging with the Lagos State Government and educating our members about the upcoming ban. We request that the government continue to engage with us. We have over 2,000 members in Lagos with over 10,000 workers, and we urge the government to implement the ban in stages to allow time for proper compliance,” Ololade stated.