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Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by References: 10:22pm On Jan 25
STYROFOAM: NO GOING BACK ON BAN AND USAGE IN LAGOS

At a consultative meeting of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources with representatives of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Restaurant and Food Services Proprietor Association of Nigeria (REFSPAN) at the Secretariat, the government has maintained that there is no going back on the total ban of usage and distribution of single-use plastics in the State.

The Lagos State government has been having different conversations with manufacturers on ways to end the use of single-use plastics in the State despite the pronouncement of the ban over 3 years ago, but the government has decided to take a bold step to stop the use, particularly styrofoam.

The havoc and destruction caused to public utility by single-use plastics during and after the rainy season is unimaginable. If the producers had been responsible enough to respect the law, the government would not have had to wade into the matter.

The number of lives that have been lost through the effect of the use of styrofoam, the destruction of the ecosystem and aquatic lives as well as the menace brought upon the environment cannot be quantified.

As a responsible government, the lives of the residents are far more important than the profit producers set to make for the continuous production of styrofoam.

The only moratorium that the state is willing to offer all producers and distributors of styrofoam is to delay the commencement of enforcement of the ban by three weeks after which the government will go on full enforcement of the law.

Wahab Tokunbo

Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/7976966/lagos-govt-bans-sale-use

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Lawalemi(m): 10:27pm On Jan 25
Take it easy with people, abeg. Some persons business are killed by this arbitrary prohibition.
Give time for manufacturers to stop production.
Same manner you arbitrarily killed Gokada, Opay and Max

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by eepeepook: 6:18am On Jan 26
A good measure. Those things block gutters on the regular. Idiots litter them everywhere.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by adioolayi(m): 6:18am On Jan 26
Ban the damn thing and don't look back!!!

Eateries should embrace paper based disposable plates and cups...they are available everywhere!!!

Also, ensure the paper based plates are not covered in wax, it makes the biodegradation faster.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by PortHarcourtcit(m): 6:19am On Jan 26
Nice one...

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Nyanabo(m): 6:19am On Jan 26
What other options are available in the markets?

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by crossfm: 6:22am On Jan 26
Hehehe.

Lagos State no gree for anybody oh,but try and provide alternative.

I understand it will drive people out of business,but at long run it's for the good of everyone.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Akaegwu(m): 6:22am On Jan 26
OK. Waiting we go use share food for kunle's weeding by march. We Don buy already.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Phoenixnuel: 6:23am On Jan 26
It has been banned as it is harmful to human health and the environment as a whole, it should then be removed immediately. Why postpone enforcement of the ban by 3 weeks?

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by SmallmebigGod: 6:24am On Jan 26
This is same as cutting the head because if headache.

Before Styrofoam people have been trashing Nylon and co always blocking drainage.. The issue is not Styrofoam it is the lack proper waste disposal which we all cause as the people. Many other sectors e.g Lab handle tons of Styrofoam but doesn't cause ecological issue.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by iamoyindamola(m): 6:25am On Jan 26
Clowns

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by adesegun121(m): 6:25am On Jan 26
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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Mustack: 6:25am On Jan 26
Lawalemi:
Take it easy with people, abeg. Some persons business are killed by this arbitrary prohibition.
Give time for manufacturers to stop production.
Same manner you arbitrarily killed Gokada, Opay and Max

Very soon you'll complain that lagos state is dirtier than anambra.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by FireUpNow(m): 6:25am On Jan 26
I saw a video on Whatsapp about the negative effects of styrofoam and health implications. I hope no hidden agenda to run some people out of business. If what was mentioned in the video is true then I am in full support of the ban. Back to old school days of serving food in leaves.
Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by ObalendeCMS: 6:25am On Jan 26
Nigerians don't know or care about disposing of properly of their waste. Especially lagosians!

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by GloriousGbola: 6:27am On Jan 26
References:

Wahab Tokunbo

Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/7976966/lagos-govt-bans-sale-use

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by 1Alex: 6:27am On Jan 26
Good. That thing is not recyclable. Polluting the environment up and down.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Obito555(m): 6:27am On Jan 26
That's thing is a silent killer

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by otokpamike(m): 6:27am On Jan 26
Some people reading this still don't know what it means, kindly put a photo of it.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Mansa6: 6:28am On Jan 26
Lawalemi:
Take it easy with people, abeg. Some persons business are killed by this arbitrary prohibition.
Give time for manufacturers to stop production.
Same manner you arbitrarily killed Gokada, Opay and Max

If you want your economy to be competitive and robust like in the 1st world nations,there is nothing to take easy..that's the MENTALITY of the average..

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by tuzle(m): 6:29am On Jan 26
Mustack:


Very soon you'll complain that lagos state is dirtier than anambra.
oga calm down. Must u guys drag anabram to ur discussion anytime someone says something contradictory. The person could have been a lagosian who sells it and he is only trying to defend his business or do u expect someone who makes a living from that automatically support the government idea even if it is a good one.

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Mansa6: 6:30am On Jan 26
SmallmebigGod:
This is same as cutting the head because if headache.

Before Styrofoam people have been trashing Nylon and co always blocking drainage.. The issue is not Styrofoam it is the lack proper waste disposal which we all cause as the people. Many other sectors e.g Lab handle tons of Styrofoam but doesn't cause ecological issue.

Commoner!

Remain in your place for life..

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Nokio2: 6:30am On Jan 26
I no say them dey play
Plate wey lagosians dey wack amala while on the move
Lagos people prefers this foam pass relocation of cbn

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by bewla(m): 6:32am On Jan 26
Watch it
Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Taich(m): 6:33am On Jan 26
Madness. Imagine stocking up with loans only to hear that your products have been banded with immediate effect, why I like this stupid policy is that it doesn't discriminate, everybody go feel am. Invest in Nigeria 0 Capital flight 3.
Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by SeeWahala: 6:35am On Jan 26
Mansa6:


Commoner!

Remain in your place for life..

He made clear points with verifiable facts and all you could do was to shoot down his comment without proper scrutiny?

Mansa, are you a quota system product? angry

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Re: Styrofoam Ban: Lagos State Postpones Enforcement By 3 Weeks by Chikel20000(m): 6:37am On Jan 26
Mustack:


Very soon you'll complain that lagos state is dirtier than anambra.
I just know what's wrong with u people....always looking for trouble...y call Anambra into ur nonsense talk?

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