By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ban of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs), marking a significant step toward environmental sustainability and waste management reform in Nigeria.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, represented by the Permanent Secretary Overseeing General Services Office (GSO) Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, emphasized that the ban on single-use plastics aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to global environmental standards and addresses plastic pollution, which threatens public health, ecosystems, and marine life.
The Committee, comprising representatives from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) and stakeholder organizations, will coordinate and oversee policies and strategies to phase out single-use plastics nationwide.
The Committee’s Terms of Reference include investigating Single-Use Plastics, evaluating the ban’s benefits and implications, and promoting best environmental practices within the Plastic Value Chain.
The ban underscores Nigeria’s leadership in environmental stewardship and commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
