“From July 1, 2025, Lagos state will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs). We’ve been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement, and transition. Now, it’s time to act,” — Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources.
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The Lagos State Government has announced it will begin full enforcement of its ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement during a visit by Tetra Pak West Africa’s management in Ikeja.
“From July 1, 2025, Lagos state will commence full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs). We’ve been intentional and strategic with 18 months of dialogue, engagement, and transition. Now, it’s time to act,” Wahab said.
He explained that the government had engaged stakeholders over the past 18 months, allowing industries time to adapt. Wahab emphasized the enforcement aligns with Lagos’s commitment to global environmental standards, stating, “What is unacceptable elsewhere cannot become standard in Lagos. We must protect our future and do what is right for the greater good.”