The Lagos State Government has stepped up enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUP), with inspection teams visiting several supermarkets across the state on Wednesday
The State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the development in a video, via his X handle, on Wednesday, September 3.
According to Wahab, the move was part of broader efforts to tackle the environmental risks posed by SUP and reduce flooding across Lagos.
The commissioner stated that the enforcement officers visited several supermarkets within the state, including: Blenco Supermarket in Lekki, Blend and Temple Hill Supermarkets in Ire-Akari, Jendol Supermarket in Jakande Estate, Ejigbo, as well as Lastprize and Reno Supermarkets on Liasu Road, Idimu.
The video revealed the enforcement officers seizing single-use plastics, cups, and products with attached single-use plastic straws.
The caption reads, “Our Enforcement Team today visited Blenco Supermarket in Lekki to enforce the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUP). This action is part of our wider efforts to ensure compliance with the State’s directive on phasing out SUP, which poses serious environmental risks and worsens flooding across Lagos.
“The team also visited Blend and Temple Hill Supermarkets in Ire-Akari, Jendol Supermarket in Jakande Estate, Ejigbo and Lastprize and Reno supermarkets situated on Liasu Road in Idimu.
“We will continue to monitor, enforce, and work with businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives that safeguard our environment.”
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