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Manufacturers Urge Lagos to Reconsider Plastic Ban

6/25/2025

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is calling on Lagos State to rethink its upcoming ban on certain single-use plastics set for July 1, 2025. They argue that the decision lacks adequate data and stakeholder input, risking economic turmoil and job losses. Instead, MAN champions enhanced plastic recycling and policies grounded in solid evidence to harmonize environmental aspirations with Nigeria's economic needs.

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) is calling on Lagos State to rethink its upcoming ban on certain single-use plastics set for July 1, 2025. They argue that the decision lacks adequate data and stakeholder input, risking economic turmoil and job losses. Instead, MAN champions enhanced plastic recycling and policies grounded in solid evidence to harmonize environmental aspirations with Nigeria's economic needs.