FG Bans Single-Use Plastics In Federal MDAs
The Federal Government has banned single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs.
The Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, made this disclosure while briefing State House correspondents on Tuesday at the end of the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting.
The meeting was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The minister stressed that the ban aligns with the government’s broader plastic waste management strategy.
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“This initiative demonstrates our commitment to addressing the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution,” he added.
The minister highlighted the severity of plastic pollution in Nigeria, describing it as “a major issue in our country”.
