Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- The House of Representatives has asked the federal government to ban the production, distribution and use of styrofoam and other single-use plastic.

The House asked the government to initiate a phased approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and industries to transition to alternative eco-friendly materials and practices.

This decision followed the adoption of a motion moved by Muktar Shagaya (APC, Kwara) on Wednesday during plenary.

Presenting the motion, Mr Shagaya claimed that the increasing use of styrofoam and other single-use plastic in Nigeria poses significant environmental and public health risks, including pollution of waterways, soil, and air quality.

The legislator noted that the ...