Lagos begins enforcement of ban on Single Use Plastics July 1

The Lagos State Government will begin full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics in the state to curb environmental abuse. The government warned that offenders would face ₦250,000 fine or 3 months in jail penalty.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, @tokunbo_wahab at the  at the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Media Briefing Tuesday, made it clear that Lagos will no longer tolerate deliberate environmental abuse.

According to the Commissioner, “From July 1, full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics begins. “Offenders who dump refuse illegally, litter the streets, or deface our environment will face stiff penalties, up to ₦250,000 fine or 3 months in jail.”

Wahab disclosed that the ministry has apprehended over 3,000 offenders, while intensifying surveillance and advocacy.

The Commissioner, in a statement on Wednesday declared: We’ve arrested over 3,000 offenders and counting, and we’re ramping up surveillance Anne advocacy.

“The law on cart pushers still stands, public defecation remains banned, and illegal street trading will not be tolerated. This is about saving our environment; for us and the generations to come.

“Let’s celebrate the coming Sallah with cleanliness and responsibility. Bag your waste, don’t dump in drains or medians, and hand over refuse to your assigned PSP operator.

“We all have a duty to protect our Lagos. The time for change is now!”