Lagos State will impose fines of ₦250,000 or jail terms of up to three months on individuals caught dumping refuse illegally, littering, or defacing public spaces, the state’s commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has announced.
In a statement posted on social media, Wahab said the state government is stepping up efforts to tackle environmental abuse and will no longer tolerate deliberate violations.
“Lagos will no longer tolerate deliberate environmental abuse,” Wahab said, adding that more than 3,000 offenders have already been arrested.
The commissioner said the state will begin full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics starting from July 1.
He also reminded Lagos residents that existing laws banning cart pushing, public defecation, and illegal street trading remain in effect.
“This is about saving our environment for us and the generations to come,” Wahab said, urging citizens to dispose of waste responsibly.
The government plans to increase surveillance and public awareness campaigns as part of its drive to maintain a cleaner and healthier Lagos.