Lagos single-use plastic, styrofoam ban needs more grassroots awareness

Lagos can learn from Rwanda on the use of education and awareness as key drivers of change.My recent visit to Alaba International Market in Lagos revealed a gap between the city's plastic ban and its implementation.While the ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics (SUPs) is a positive step and is in its beginning phase, its effectiveness needs a boost. Upon entering a telecommunications centre to retrieve my line, I spotted a woman selling "abacha", an indigenous delicacy that many find rich an