The Lagos State Government has denied plans to ban sachet water in the state. According to the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the government’s focus remains on effective plastic waste management.
A viral video had sparked rumors of a government ban, showing individuals bursting packs of sachet water in factories and on buses.
However, Wahab clarified that the individuals in the video were enforcement officers from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), targeting sachet water that doesn’t comply with NAFDAC regulations.
The government is implementing measures to address plastic waste, including mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for producers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), sachets, and carrier bags.
A Plastic Waste Management Fund is also being established to address the growing challenges of plastic waste in the state.
Source: Punch
