*The Lagos State Government warns any company or enterprise that fails to obey the latest regulation to ban single-use plastics will be prosecuted and sealed off

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned that any company or enterprise that fails to adhere to the regulatory ban on single-use plastics across the cosmopolitan state will be prosecuted and sealed off.

绿帽献妻 reports the Lagos Government July 1, 2025, activated ban on single-use plastics from Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Single-use plastics are disposable plastic products designed for only one use before being discarded.

Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State

These items, often found in packaging and consumer goods, contribute significantly to plastic waste and environmental pollution. Examples include plastic bags, straws, food containers, and water bottles.

Lagos is among the states, and locations in the Nigeria implementing bans on single-use plastics to address these issues.

The state government commenced the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics after it had issued a six-month notice to all stakeholders in Lagos.

Affirming the commencement of the ban at a media briefing, in Lagos, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, announced this during a press conference at held in Lagos.

Wahab stated that any company that failed to adhere to the ban on single-use plastics would be shut and prosecuted.

No more shift in ban enforcement date, says Commissioner

The Commissioner, however, warned the Lagos State Government would not succumb to any pressure or blackmail to consider another shift in date for the enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics.

According to him, the ban is expected to move Lagos State towards realisation of reduction of the quantum of waste generated in the state and at different landfill sites.

He asserted: 鈥淭here will be no going back from July 1, 2025, on the enforcement of the ban of single-use plastics (less than 40 microns) in Lagos state.

鈥淲hen we took the bold decision to ban styrofoam food containers and single-use plastics of less than 40 microns, the decision was because of the safety and well-being of our residents which we will not compromise.

Wahab further stated: 鈥淲e do not intend to join issues with any group or association who are only selfishly interested in profiteering.

“It is a no-brainer that no jobs will be lost during this transition more jobs will be created when the producers and distributors decide to embrace the safe options which will also ensure a sustainable environment.鈥�

鈥淟agos State has not banned the production of all the categories of plastics, and let me mention here that the producers and distributors of the banned items in the state have the option of selling them outside our state,” said he.

The Commissioner added the clincher: 鈥淔or the avoidance of doubt, here are items affected by the ban and the reasons for the ban:

鈥� styrofoam packs: banned due to their harmful environmental impacts;

鈥� plastic straws: prohibited to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability;

鈥� disposable plastic cups and cutleries: banned to minimise plastic pollution in the environment; and

鈥� lightweight nylon bags: banned due to their non-reusable and non-biodegradable quality.鈥�

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