Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Environment announced this on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Salako said the ban aligns with the government’s broader plastic waste management strategy.
He said, “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to addressing the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.”