By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Lagos State Government has called on businesses to adopt eco-friendly packaging and sustainable logistics in e-commerce, saying environmentally responsible practices are now essential for competitiveness, economic growth and long-term environmental sustainability.
The call was made last week at the third edition of E-COMAGIBUS 2026 held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja.
The conference, which brought together government officials, business leaders and industry stakeholders, focused on the theme: “Eco-Friendly Packaging and Sustainable Logistics in E-Commerce,”with participants exploring practical strategies for building a more sustainable digital economy.
Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, said the rapid expansion of e-commerce had created enormous opportunities for economic growth, job creation and enterprise development, while increasing the responsibility on businesses to minimise their environmental impact.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Babatunde Onigbanjo, the commissioner described the conference as a platform for developing practical solutions that would align commercial growth with environmental sustainability.
“The rapid expansion of e-commerce presents enormous opportunities for economic growth, job creation and enterprise development, but it also places greater responsibility on businesses to adopt sustainable methods of packaging, transportation and product delivery,” she said.
Ambrose-Medebem stressed that the convenience of digital commerce should not come at the expense of the environment, noting that responsible production, eco-friendly packaging and efficient logistics had become indispensable to modern business operations.
“The convenience of digital commerce must not come at the expense of environmental sustainability. Responsible production, eco-friendly packaging and efficient logistics have become indispensable elements of modern business operations,” she added.
She further said Lagos had retained its position as Nigeria’s commercial hub through deliberate investments in infrastructure, technology and innovation, supported by business-friendly policies under the state’s THEMES+ development agenda.
In his remarks, Onigbanjo, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Hauwa Adeeyo, said the conference underscored the growing need for governments, businesses and consumers to embrace environmentally responsible practices as online commerce continues to expand.
According to him, Nigeria’s growing digital economy offers vast opportunities for innovation in packaging, warehousing, transportation and last-mile delivery, while demanding greater attention to environmental sustainability and efficient resource utilisation.
“The growth of Nigeria’s digital economy presents significant opportunities for innovation in packaging, transportation, warehousing and last-mile delivery, while also demanding greater attention to environmental sustainability and resource efficiency,” he said.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Circular Economy, Titilayo Oshodi, said sustainable economic growth would require stronger collaboration among government, the private sector and development partners.
She urged stakeholders to forge strategic partnerships capable of delivering lasting economic and environmental benefits.
Earlier, the Director of the ministry’s Agribusiness Support Unit, Muminat Osiefa-Atitebi, said the conference was organised to promote innovation, encourage green financing, strengthen logistics systems and expand support for small and medium-sized enterprises.
She added that the initiative would boost productivity, reduce environmental impact, create employment opportunities and position Lagos as a leading model for sustainable commerce and green economic development in Africa.
