Labake Ajiboye-Richard, the founder of a Lagos-based sustainability consultancy, expressed her surprise witnessing littering in 2024, questioning the lack of civic responsibility. This suggests a wider cultural issue in waste management at both personal and community levels.
Nigeria generates 27.6 million kilotonnes of municipal solid waste annually, ranking among the highest globally for volume. Only about 10% of plastic waste is recycled, highlighting a significant environmental challenge that needs immediate attention.
Despite a newly announced ban on single-use plastics effective next month, many food vendors across Nigeria continue to use these materials daily, revealing a disconnect between policy and practice, exacerbated by ongoing economic stress.
Residents, focused on the cost of living crisis, express skepticism about the effectiveness of governmental changes, implying that until basic needs are met, environmental issues will take a backseat.
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