The Lagos State Government has debunked allegations that individuals seen bursting sachet water packs in a viral video are enforcement officers from its agencies.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Wahab, a Lagos State official, clarified that neither the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources nor any government agency was involved in the act. The statement was issued in response to public concerns over the circulating footage.
According to the Commissioner, investigations revealed that the individuals in question are enforcement officers from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) who are on enforcement exercise targeting sachet water that does not comply with NAFDAC regulations, and in the interest public health and safety.
“As outlined in the Ministry’s release following the Engagement Workshop held on October 3, 2024, we remain committed to addressing plastic waste through sustainable and inclusive measures.
“It is important to emphasize that Lagos State has not banned sachet water and does not have plans to do so. Our focus remains on effective plastic waste management,” Wahab stated.