Smoking bans move step closer in Lagos

The Lagos State House of Assembly recently passed a bill seeking to make illegal tobacco smoking in enclosed public places within the state, according to a story in the Vanguard.

The bill is now before Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, who has to sign it before it becomes law.

If signed, the new law will make it illegal to smoke in public places, including libraries, museums, public toilets, schools, hospitals, day-care centres, public transportation and restaurants.