The Lagos State Government has sealed three supermarkets in the Kosofe area for violating the ban on single-use plastics, as part of its ongoing enforcement against plastic pollution.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday, stating that the exercise aimed to ensure full compliance with the state’s environmental regulations.

According to him, enforcement teams of the ministry carried out operations across multiple locations in the Kosofe Local Government Area, where several businesses were found to be non-compliant.

“Winny Supermarket has been sealed, with all single-use plastic materials confiscated for non-compliance,” Wahab wrote.

He added that Afia Supermarket at Tipper Garage, Ketu, and Beyond Tastee2Go Restaurant on Ogudu Road, Ojota, were also sealed on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, after repeated warnings were ignored.

“Similarly, Afia Supermarket at Tipper Garage, Ketu, and Beyond Tastee2Go Restaurant on Ogudu Road, Ojota were sealed on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, after repeated warnings were ignored.

“This ongoing exercise is part of our broader effort to curb plastic pollution, protect the environment, and promote a sustainable waste management culture in Lagos,” the commissioner stated.

Wahab urged businesses to transition to eco-friendly alternatives, noting that the government would continue to intensify enforcement.

“Our goal remains clear: to safeguard public health and protect our environment for a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos,” he added.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the Lagos State Government began full-scale enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics below 40 microns with effect from Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

The move, aimed at tackling environmental degradation and promoting sustainable living, targets Styrofoam food packs, plastic straws, lightweight nylon bags, disposable cups, and plastic cutlery.

The state government also warned that any business found storing, selling, or distributing such items would be sealed, while offenders would face penalties in line with Lagos’ environmental regulations. (The PUNCH)

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