The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the commencement of full enforcement of the ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam food containers all over the state.
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Making the disclosure during a meeting with all market leaders in the state at the BlueRoof Alausa, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the enforcement will start across all markets on Monday.
He added that enforcement officers from LAGESC/KAI, Environmental Health Officials LAWMA Police and the Ministry will go after all those having styrofoams in their shops, stores, or outlets and confiscate them.
Wahab emphasised that styrofoam usage had caused enough damage to the health of the residents and the state of the environment for so many years and that the government is determined to encourage viable options for Styrofoam containers across the metropolis.
He appealed to market leaders to be reminded that cleanliness is next to Godliness, as such they must ensure that a clean environment remains a priority always.
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