The Lagos State Government has seized banned single-use plastics from some supermarkets in different areas of the state.
The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a post on its official X handle on Wednesday.
Wahab stated that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with the State’s directive on phasing out SUP, which poses serious environmental risks and worsens flooding across Lagos.
The post read, “Our Enforcement Team today visited Blenco Supermarket in Lekki to enforce the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUP).
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“The team also visited Blend and Temple Hill Supermarkets in Ire-Akari, Jendol Supermarket in Jakande Estate, Ejigbo and Lastprize and Reno supermarkets situated in Liasu Road in Idimu.
“We will continue to monitor, enforce, and work with businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives that safeguard our environment.”