Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of full enforcement of the ban on the use and distribution of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state, with effect from this Tuesday, 1st of July, 2025.
The announcement was made by the commissioner for the environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a media briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, emphasizing that offenders will be prosecuted in line with the state’s environmental laws.
Wahab, therefore, stated that the decision to enforce the ban follows an 18-month transition period granted to residents, manufacturers, and vendors to adjust and adopt more sustainable alternatives.