22nd December, 2023
The Lagos State Government on Friday said it will begin massive enforcement to enhance safety and abate environmental nuisance during this Yuletide season.
This is contained in a joint statement issued by the Director General, Lagos Safety Commission (LSC), Lanre Mojola and the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Babatunde Ajayi.
The government said it is committed to putting adequate measures in place to ensure that residents and holiday makers have a safe, fun filled and memorable experience during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“To this end the general public is hereby notified that in a bid to facilitate a hazard and accident-free yuletide and ensure strict compliance to extant safety and environment laws, regulations and guidelines, the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) in conjunction with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) will be carrying out joint monitoring and enforcement operations across the State, especially at social centres. These centres include bars and lounges, event centres, night clubs, parks, gardens, children play areas amongst other locations with high human traffic,” the statement said.
The statement said the agencies had also begun a safety and environmental advocacy campaign programme tagged ‘Socialize Responsibly’ aimed at promoting safety and environmental awareness and moderation during the yuletide.
The government said this advocacy aimed to touch on overcrowding, fire safety, noise pollution among others.
“Consequently, members of the public are hereby encouraged to notify the aforementioned agencies of any safety and or environmental infractions observed during the festivities through the following numbers 07000SAFETY for Safety Commission and 07046351295 for LASEPA,” the statement said.