President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The Federal Government has taken a decisive step in the fight against environmental pollution by setting up an inter-ministerial committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics.
Officially inaugurated on November 11, 2025, the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Ban of Single-Use Plastics is charged with coordinating policy implementation and monitoring the phase-out of materials such as plastic bags, straws, sachet-water wrappers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and styrofoam food containers.
The decision to ban such items stems from a Federal Executive Council approval granted in mid-2024, following years of advocacy by environmental groups and government agencies to address the country’s worsening plastic pollution crisis. The newly-formed committee brings together key ministries, departments and agencies as well as stakeholder organisations within the plastic-value chain.
Designing frameworks and mechanisms for best environmental practices in the plastic value-chain, covering production, usage, disposal and recycling.* Overseeing the implementation of the ban and coordinating its enforcement across federal, state and local levels.
While the ban marks a significant policy shift, its success will depend on several critical factors:
1. Enforcement capacity– Implementation across Nigeria’s diverse states and local governments will require coordination, funding and manpower.
2. Alternatives and affordability– Industries and consumers must have access to affordable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics.
3. Public awareness and behaviour change – The public must understand the environmental rationale and adopt reusable or biodegradable options.
4. Value-chain engagement – Producers, retailers and waste-management actors need to be involved to ensure their cooperation and compliance.
5. Monitoring and evaluation – Clear metrics for progress, such as reduction in plastic waste and compliance levels, will be essential to track effectiveness.
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