The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Lagos State Government to urgently reconsider its planned ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), warning that the move could have far-reaching economic, operational, and social consequences for manufacturers, traders, recyclers, and end users.
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment had announced that a ban on certain SUPs will take effect from July 1, 2025, as part of its strategy to combat environmental pollution.
However, in a statement released by the association, MAN said the ban was not based on credible data, lacked stakeholder engagement, and risked worsening unemployment and poverty.
