Lagos state govt seals supermarket for selling items with single-use plastics

Lagos State Government Seals Supermarkets Over Single-Use Plastics Ban

On October 29, 2025, the Lagos State Government intensified its environmental enforcement efforts by sealing three supermarkets in the Kosofe Local Government Area for violating the state's ban on single-use plastics (SUPs).

This action is part of a broader campaign aimed at curbing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the state.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the enforcement via an online statement, emphasizing the government's commitment to a cleaner and healthier Lagos.

According to Wahab, Winny Supermarket was sealed and all single-use plastic materials were confiscated due to non-compliance. 

Similarly, Afia Supermarket located at Tipper Garage in Ketu and Beyond Tastee2Go Restaurant on Ogudu Road in Ojota were also shut down after repeated warnings were ignored.

This crackdown follows the Lagos State Government’s official ban on single-use plastics, which was implemented to address the environmental hazards posed by indiscriminate plastic disposal. Over the years, residents have frequently dumped SUPs illegally, leading to clogged drainage systems and contributing significantly to flooding across the state.

The government’s enforcement teams have been deployed to various locations to ensure strict adherence to the ban and to encourage businesses to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.

Commissioner Wahab reiterated that the goal of the initiative is to safeguard public health and protect the environment, aligning with the administration’s vision for a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos. He urged all businesses operating within the state to transition to sustainable packaging solutions, warning that enforcement will continue and non-compliant establishments will face similar sanctions.

The sealing of these supermarkets marks a significant step in Lagos State’s environmental reform agenda, reflecting a growing urgency to tackle pollution and climate-related challenges through policy and action.