The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has applauded the Ogun State Government for its proactive and sustainable approach to plastic waste management, especially regarding single-use plastics.
In a statement, MAN Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, commended the state's "Plastics for Cash" and "Blue Box" initiatives, which were presented by Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, during the World Environment Day event in Abeokuta. The initiatives aim to convert waste to wealth by encouraging recycling and structured waste collection at the household level.
Ajayi-Kadir noted that the state's decision to partner with manufacturers and stakeholders in the plastic value chain aligns with MAN's commitment to environmental sustainability and job creation. He urged other states to adopt Ogun's model rather than implementing abrupt bans that could harm small businesses and informal workers.
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Contrasting Ogun's inclusive approach with Lagos State's ban on single-use plastics, MAN advocated for circular solutions backed by education, innovation, and infrastructure—citing successful models in Ghana, Egypt, and the U.S.
He emphasized that plastic pollution stems more from poor waste management than from the materials themselves. "We must guide productivity, not punish it," Ajayi-Kadir said, reaffirming MAN's readiness to support Ogun's drive for a cleaner, more sustainable economy.
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