The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, commissioned three newly-built fire stations at the Ebute Elefun, Ajeromi Ifelodun and Oniru Fire Stations respectively.
Punch Metro reports that Sanwo-Olu commissioned 62 state-of-the-art fire-fighting equipment and newly recruited Fire Officers into the service of the agency.
While the Governor was physically present at the Ebute Elefun Fire Station, he commissioned the Ajeromi Ifelodun and Oniru Fire Stations virtually.
The Oniru Fire Station was physically commissioned by the Oniru of Iruland, HRM Omogbolahan Lawal, and the Chairman Iru/VI LCDA Hon. Princess Rasheedat Abiodun Adu.
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This publication recalls that earlier in the week, the governor had assured of his administration’s continuous support to the state’s Emergency Responders System in order to reduce casualty figures and losses resulting from disasters.
He made the assurance at a symposium with the theme: “Emergency Systems And the Economy: Impact and Opportunities” on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to him, “For a state with a population of over 20 million people, host to industrial, commercial and economic activities, the responsibility of ensuring the safety of lives and properties in terms of emergency response and management is quite herculean.”
He added that like most smart nations and sub-national governments, the state government had taken steps to invest in risk mitigation against natural and man-made disasters.
“Disasters such as flooding, fire outbreak, collapsed buildings, and others, which could negatively impact the lives of our citizens, shatter dreams and the hope of the vulnerable,” he said.