The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has launched an extensive plan to bolster fire safety measures in markets across the state.This follows a recent fire outbreak at Lagos Island Market and a subsequent on-the-spot assessment by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, according to a statement by Deputy Director, Public Affairs Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola.
Adeseye stressed the urgency of these measures, citing 11 fire incidents this year alone in the vicinity, including five market fires and six shop-related incidents. Meanwhile, Governor Sanwo-Olu has directed the Ministry of Physical Planning and permit agencies to go after the structures not complying with the building codes and regulations.This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile.
We can’t watch traders endangering the lives of others by putting generating sets on roof top and higher floors of buildings. This is not acceptable in residential buildings,” the Governor said.