Tag: Lanre Mojola
Lagos shuts down Chemical factories over alarming safety breaches
Officials of the Commission, led by the Director-General, Mr. Lanre Mojola, said the facilities were shut after operators repeatedly ignored…
Lagos unveils Global Safety Summit to drive Megacity transformation
The programme will feature an address by Governor Sanwo-Olu, a keynote speech on OSH as a cornerstone of sustainable nation-building,…
Afriland Towers Inferno: Lagos dispels late rescue claims, reveals true cause of deaths
“The tower had adequate fire rescue equipment, exit points, and an alarm system. The alarm was working at the time…
75% of Road Crashes Caused by Human Error – Safety Commission DG
Declaring the training open at LBSL headquarters in Oshodi, the Director-General of LSC, Lanre Mojola, said human behaviour remains the…
Lagos storms Nightclubs, others, hits 580 with sanctions over smoking violations
“Public smoking is not allowed, and there’s a bill already in place to prohibit it. People are permitted to smoke…
Lagos tightens safety measures in Model Colleges, declares student protection non-negotiable
He noted that the Lagos State Safety Commission has been working tirelessly to ensure that all schools in the state…
Lagos inaugurates Market Safety Marshals to curb fire disasters
Mojola explained that past fire incidents had resulted in significant financial losses for the state, market traders, and insurers, necessitating…
Lagos issues warning to nightclubs over overcrowding
Mojola highlighted the significant safety risks associated with overcrowding, including fire hazards, smoking in public spaces, blocked emergency exits, and…
Safety First: Lagos warns against fire hazards, unsafe practices
"Once there is life, there is hope for a better tomorrow. We must prioritise the safety of lives above all…
Lagos pushes for stronger Cyber Safety in schools
Mojola reiterated the Lagos State Government's commitment to combating cyber threats, stating that the decision to start with schools is…
NATCO 2024: Lagos pushes for a safety culture among artisans
Mojola encouraged participants to take proactive measures, including seeking insurance, utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) during hazardous work, and prioritizing…
LASG shuts shops on Martins Street for safety violations
The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, disclosed that the two lock-up shops were sealed following a petition from…
Lagos issues urgent drowning prevention advisory
Mojola urged facility operators to ensure the presence of certified lifeguards during operational hours, display clear safety rules and emergency…
Stakeholders charge operators to adhere to elevator safety standards
The Director General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola in his opening remarks said the workshop was necessitated towards enhancing…
Lagos begins massive campaign on fire prevention, safety in markets
At the event were the Commissioner for Special Duties, Gbenga Oyerinde; Director-General, Lagos Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola; officials of the…
Lagos assures residents of safety environment
Oyerinde said the estimated population of the State which is over 20 million urgently called for a proactive safety consciousness…
Lagos warns against indiscriminate handling, storage of combustible items
Oyerinde said it has become imperative to alert the public on the need to be more safety conscious; the risks…
Lagos shuts Lekki Coliseum, 18 other event centres
Some of the event centres Include White Stone Event Centre, Lekki Colliseum, Leisure Park, La Madison, Haddasah, The Summit, Villa…
Yuletide: Lagos charges market men, women to be fire safety conscious
Mojola added that they must not refuel their generators while working or still hot as well as avoid overloading of…
Lagos sets safety standards for retail gas operators in the state
Mojola maintained that once an explosion occurred, the moral, financial and reputation of such an organization were eroded.
Lagos shuts eight nightclubs, event centres for safety violation
Some of the facilities shut by the state government were in contravention include Hot Box Night Club, Shades Night Club,…
Lagos goes tough on Night Club operators, vows to shut clubs allowing use of drugs, firearms
Director-General (DG) of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, who spoke at a meeting with night club owners warned that the state…
Sallah: Organisers of event over 250 people must obtain safety permit – LASG
In line with this, he said event owners and organisers planning to host gatherings with more than 250 individuals were…
Lagos alerts public on risks inherent in conversion of petrol generators to LPG
Such inherent hazards, Mojola said included spark or heat from the generator, causing fire outbreak if gas leakage occurred from…
Lagos moves to enhance safety culture in LASU, trains staff
The one day training held at the University's main campus, Ojo, has as its theme: "Lagos State: Training and Injection…
Lagos Safety Commission warns public against impersonators
Director-General of the Commission, Lanre Mojola, in a statement, said the warning became imperative in view of reported cases of…
Lagos moves to avert buildings collapse, enhance safety standard in iron, steel sector
Director-General (DG), Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, gave the warning at a one day capacity building workshop for over…
JUST IN: Lagos shuts Wonderland after guest was electrocuted
The Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola in a joint inspection with the Lagos State Task…
Lagos moves to stem rising incidence of gas explosion
According to Mojola, findings indicated that gas explosions were often caused by improper handling and storage, saying that the summit…
Yuletide: Lagos jaw-jaw with leisure, hospitality operators to avert accidents
The meeting which was a stakeholders’ parley, was jointly presided over by the Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr.…