The Lagos State Government has officially begun the full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics, signaling a major move toward environmental sustainability and waste reduction in the state. The enforcement, which took effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, follows a six-month grace period granted to businesses and the public to phase out the banned materials. According to authorities, any shop, market, or business premises found storing, selling, or distributing the prohibited items will face immediate closure and legal sanctions in line with the state's environmental laws. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized that the ban targets plastic products below 40 microns in thickness, which have been identified as key culprits in drainage blockages and pollution across Lagos’ waterways and urban areas. “We gave a six-month grace period which ended on June 30. Some believed enforcement would be de...