There Should Be Public Awareness on Dangers of Tobacco Smoking
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, has commended the Lagos state government for signing into law the Bill that prohibits smoking in public places on Monday, February 17,2014.
The bill which was passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, January 20, 2014 seeks to among other provisions, ban cigarette smoking in public toilets, tertiary institutions, public transportation vehicles, shopping center’s, stadia, and restaurants.
The bill, now law, also compels management of public places to conspicuously display “NO SMOKING” sign at appropriate positions within their premises; and criminalize smoking before minors.
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