Dare Babalola
The Lagos State Government on Monday stormed the Oniwaya Market in the Agege part of the state to enforce the ban on single-use plastics (SUP).
The Lagos Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in a post shared on X revealed that the operation is a critical step in the government’s efforts to combat environmental degradation.
The post reads, “We are currently at Oniwaya Market in Agege enforcing the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUP). This follows an extensive advocacy to give traders and residents time to adjust.
“The ban is now fully in effect. Single-use plastics block our drainage, worsen flooding, and endanger our environment. Enforcement will continue across markets and communities, and we will not relent until compliance is total.
“We appeal to all residents to embrace reusable alternatives. Together, we can build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.”
In a video that accompanied the post, officials of the state governments were seen seizing single-use plastics discovered in the shops they visited.
