The Lagos State Government has sealed three supermarkets in the Kosofe area for violating the prohibition on single-use plastics, as part of its continuous action against plastic pollution.  

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a post on X on Wednesday, noting that the initiative intended to guarantee full compliance with the state’s environmental legislation.  

He claims that the ministry's enforcement teams conducted operations in a number of places throughout the Kosofe Local Government Area, where a number of enterprises were discovered to be in violation.

“Winny Supermarket has been sealed, with all single-use plastic materials confiscated for non-compliance,” Wahab wrote.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2025, he added, Beyond Tastee2Go Restaurant on Ogudu Road, Ojota, and Afia Supermarket at Tipper Garage, Ketu, were also blocked after many warnings were disregarded.

“Similarly, Afia Supermarket at Tipper Garage, Ketu, and Beyond Tastee2Go Restaurant on Ogudu Road, Ojota were sealed on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, after repeated warnings were ignored.

“This ongoing exercise is part of our broader effort to curb plastic pollution, protect the environment, and promote a sustainable waste management culture in Lagos,” the commissioner stated.

Wahab stated that the government would keep stepping up enforcement and urged companies to switch to environmentally friendly options.

“Our goal remains clear: to safeguard public health and protect our environment for a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos,” he added.

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