ANEEJ urges FG to take urgent action against plastic pollution

NIGERIA – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) urgently calls on the Nigerian government to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution, recognizing its profound implications for ocean health, marine species, food safety, human well-being, coastal tourism, and its contribution to climate change.

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Innocent Edemhanria, the Programme Manager at ANEEJ, emphasized the critical need for immediate action following the conclusion of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop a binding international instrument on plastic pollution.

The event at the Shaw Center from April 23 to 29 underscored the global significance of combating plastic pollution.

Edemhanria highlighted Nigeria’s opportunity to demonstrate leadership by supporting a robust Global Plastics Treaty to mitigate plastic pollution’s adverse effects on communities and the environment.

While the final treaty is slated for adoption in Busan, South Korea, later in the year, Edemhanria stressed the importance of initiating preliminary actions to establish government policy direction and a National Action Plan.

Drawing inspiration from recent legislative efforts in the United States, Edemhanria urged Nigerian lawmakers to follow suit.

He referenced Assembly Bill 2236 and Senate Bill 1053, introduced by Assembly members Bauer Kahan, Senator Allen, and Senator Blakespear on February 8, 2024, to combat California’s persistent plastic bag pollution problem.

ANEEJ insists that the Nigerian government must make tangible commitments and implement measures to curb plastic pollution, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its citizens.

As the deadline for the plastics treaty approaches, Nigeria has an opportunity to address plastic pollution within its borders proactively.

The development action is explicit, recalling the November 2022 meeting at the Punta del Este Convention and Exhibition Centre in Uruguay, where 175 nations, including Nigeria, committed to developing a plastic pollution treaty by the end of 2024.

With Busan set as the stage for the treaty’s adoption later this year, Nigeria stands poised to play a pivotal role in combating plastic pollution.

Elsewhere, the Esteemed Hub Foundation has charged business owners to find alternatives to the use of plastic bags.

The non-governmental organization made this known during an event commemorating the 2024 World Earth Day, with the theme ‘Planets vs. Plastics: Saving the Planet with Plastic Re-Cycling.’

Doosugh Agbadu, the foundation’s executive director, expressed concerns over the hundreds and thousands of nylon bags in markets; hence, business owners need to come up with alternatives to plastic, like paper bags.

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