The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on X on Wednesday.
The enforcement Started on July 1 comes after an 18-month embargo where businesses were told to remove prohibited plastics and adopt eco-friendly alternatives.
The ban disallowed the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the properly used black nylon bags.
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab words were, “Our enforcement team today visited Blenco Supermarket in Lekki to enforce the ban on single use plastics.
“This action is part of our wider efforts to ensure compliance with the etate’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 in Liasu Road in Idimu.”
Wahab explained that the enforcement team will continue to monitor, enforce, and work with businesses to adopt sustainable alternatives that safeguard our environment.
The state government says the move is part of a wider clampdown across markets and retail outlets to ensure compliance with its environmental protection laws.
