The Lagos State Safety Commission has initiated an investigation over a civil engineer, Olalekan Oloruntoba, who reportedly died while operating a crane at a construction site. The commission’s spokesperson, Adewunmi Okoh, confirmed the investigation at the weekend, emphasising the commission’s…
Lagos issues safety rules on drowning
Lagos State has issued an advisory to public facilities to adhere to the swimming pool rules of 2021. This followed tragic incidences of drowning to ensure safety of residents and visitors. Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola,…
Lagos Safety Commission donates kits to LASU
Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) on Friday donated safety kits to Lagos State University (LASU). The donation is to enable the institution to take adequate and proactive measures for the safety of staff against fire incidents. Mr Ajose Olatunde, Deputy…
Lagos decries unsafe storage of fuel
Lagos State Government has warned against unsafe fuel storage at homes, markets and workplaces, which can result in fire, with resultant loss of lives and property. This warning was made by the Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre…
COVID-19 2nd wave: 566 arrested, 502 convicted, 32 clubs shut in Lagos
No fewer than 566 persons have been arrested and 502 convicted for breaching COVID-19 regulations in Lagos, since the advent of the pandemic’s second wave. The Nation learnt that 32 clubs and event centres have also been shut by the…
Safety commission trains transporters on enforcement of COVID-19 protocols
In continuation of its mandate to sensitise Lagosians on safety, the Lagos State Safety Commission has commenced the training of workers and stakeholders in the transport sector. The training was entitled ‘Hygiene management after the ease of COVID-19 lockdown.’ Speaking…
Lagos deploys COVID-19 safety marshals across jetties
The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) has reiterated commitment of to safety of lives on waterways across jetties in Lagos. In a statement issued yesterday, the Director-General of LSSC, Mr Lanre Mojola, disclosed that the commission, Office of the Sustainable…
Lagos seals 33 social clubs
The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) has sealed 33 social and religious facilities across the state. The facilities, comprising bars, lounges, restaurants, gyms and spas, were sealed for engaging in activities and operations against the state’s established COVID-19 reopening protocols.…
Lagos commission verifies clubs, bars for reopening
The Lagos State Safety Commission has commenced physical verification of all social clubs in the state ahead of the planned reopening. The exercise was led by the Director-General (DG) of the safety commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, who paid an assessment…
COVID-19: Lagos govt launches register-to-open initiative of the economy
The Lagos State Safety Commission on Wednesday said that all was now ready for religious and social centres, social clubs, event centres, restaurants, bars, night clubs, spas, cinemas and gyms to start their registration following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive. The…