Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, has warned that the government will begin strict enforcement against environmental violations, including illegal waste dumping and littering, with penalties of up to ₦250,000 or a three-month jail term.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Wahab emphasised the state’s resolve to crack down on deliberate acts that harm the environment.
“During Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources media briefing yesterday, we made it clear that Lagos will no longer tolerate deliberate environmental abuse,” he stated.
Wahab revealed that over 3,000 people have already been arrested for various environmental infractions, with the government intensifying both monitoring and public education campaigns to ensure compliance.
He also announced that from July 1, Lagos will begin full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs).
“From July 1, full enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics begins. Offenders who dump refuse illegally, litter the streets, or deface our environment will face stiff penalties, up to ₦250,000 fine or 3 months in jail,” Wahab said.
He reminded residents that existing bans on cart pushing, public defecation, and illegal street trading remain active and will be enforced vigorously.
“The law on cart pushers still stands, public defecation remains banned, and illegal street trading will not be tolerated. This is about saving our environment, for us and the generations to come,” Wahab added.
