Mr Ajayi urged other establishments to abide by the state’s environmental laws, saying that the agency was committed to strictly enforcing them.
Mr Wahab stated, “LASEPA has taken action by sealing several establishments found in violation of state environmental laws in Lekki Phase 1 for non-compliance.”
The minister said the ban will take effect from June 20.
“The truth is Nigeria, by 2025, will be the largest producer of plastic waste. We need to step up our activities in recycling and circular economy.”
“We are losing $7 billion annually, and the essence of this conference is to invite investors and people to join us in this advocacy for recycling.”
LASEPA stated that the figure was 75 per cent of 30,000 people who died in 2021 in the state due to the bad environment.
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat said there was a need to destroy the drugs as it was being abused by youths of the state.
