Gov. Fashola Signs Anti-Smoking Bill Into Law

A law which prescribes a maximum three-month jail term for anyone caught smoking in a public place, has gone into effect in Lagos.
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Governor Babatunde Fashola signed the bill into law yesterday.

The penalties for first offenders include N10,000 fine and one to three months imprisonment. Repeat offenders may be fined up to N50,000 or get up to six months imprisonment.

Fashola expressed optimism that the laws would further strengthen the state’s commitment to protecting lives and property of the citizens.



He said: “These laws only serve to strengthen our hands towards a more efficient discharge of our responsibilities to protect human lives and properties. The bill that prohibits smoking in public places addresses serious public health issues. Before the bills were presented, I read a lot of comments about the possibility of enforcing the laws. But our commitment to public health and public safety is stronger.”