Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister-Designate for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, appeared before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, where he was questioned on key environmental issues, including plastic waste management, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and climate funding.
Plastics ban: A gradual approach needed When asked about Ghana's plastic waste crisis, Murtala Muhammed cautioned against an immediate ban on plastics, arguing that it would have negative consequences unless viable alternatives are introduced first. "You don't just ban something because there is a challenge.
You need to look for alternatives.
If you don't have alternatives and proceed to impose a ban, the consequences may be dire," he stated.
