LASG backs fire safety conference to mitigate risk – Commissioner

Gbenga Oyerinde, Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, said the State government is being proactive in mitigating cases of fire incidents across the State with its annual fire safety conference.

“The Lagos International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 is a cornerstone of our proactive approach to safeguarding lives, property and environment.

“By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and empowering communities with knowledge, we are building a safer, more resilient Lagos for all,” Oyerinde said in a statement signed by Maria Fadairo, senior public affairs officer, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

According to him, the conference is a demonstration of the governor’s THEMES+ Agenda commitments to public order and safety in the state. He disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu would give the keynote address and declare the conference open.

Themed, ‘Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fires,’ the three-day conference will be held between August 12 and 14. 2025, at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to Oyerinde, the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC 2.0) geared towards disaster risk reduction across Lagos, being Nigeria’s commercial hub, by promoting a culture of prevention, preparedness, mitigation while building resilience.

Margaret Adeseye, Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, stated that this year’s conference will build on the successes of LIFSC 1.0, which recorded over 1,800 delegates in 2024.

“Carelessness accounts for over 80% of fire and related emergency incidents in Lagos. LIFSC 2.0 is our platform to drive home the message that ‘the best fire fought is the one prevented’ equipping residents and businesses with the tools to mitigate fire risk effectively.”