The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged that his administration will continue to support the state’s emergency responders system in an effort to lower the number of casualties and damages brought on by catastrophes.
Sanwo-Olu gave the guarantee on Tuesday in Lagos at a symposium with the title “Emergency Systems and the Economy: Impact and Opportunities.”
In two days, the governor will commission three freshly constructed fire stations, 62 pieces of cutting-edge firefighting gear, and newly hired Fire Officers into the Agency’s service, according to his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
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According to him, the government increased its level of intervention by building six new fire stations, three of which were already operational at Ebute Elefun in Lagos Island, Ajegunle in Ajeromi Ifelodun, and Oniru Estate in Iru/VIctoria Island.
The governor claimed that the addition of the additional fire stations demonstrated the administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing response times, boosting proximity, and ensuring that firefighters arrive at the scene of an emergency in a timely manner.
On the subject of human capacity, the Sanwo-Olu reported that the state government has added 435 additional fire officers to the Fire and Rescue Service Agency’s staff.
He claimed that this would reinforce the state’s reputation as an investment-friendly jurisdiction and further increase investor confidence.
He asserted that it would be extremely difficult to ensure the protection of people and property in terms of emergency response and management for a state with a population of over 20 million and the presence of industrial, commercial, and economic activity.
He continued by saying that the state government had taken action to invest in risk mitigation against natural and man-made disasters, similar to the majority of smart nations and subnational governments.
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Disasters like flooding, fire outbreaks, fallen buildings, and others that could have a detrimental influence on the lives of our citizens crush hopes and dreams for the most vulnerable.
“Our administration’s Strategic Policy Focus, which aimed to reposition the State Emergency Responders to carry out their onerous duties of delivering safety and rescue service in the State, was extremely apparent from the start.
“We are certain that reaction to and handling of all kinds of emergencies would improve very dramatically with modern equipment and well-trained/motivated employees,” he said.
In order for the State Fire and Rescue Service Agency to perform its tasks effectively, the governor urged citizens to always work with it.
“Whenever you hear a fire truck’s siren on its way to an emergency, always give way.
When on duty, he recommended, “Avoid blocking access to accident sites and attacking persons or equipment.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Mobolaji Ogbedengbe, had earlier stated in his opening remarks that it had become more important to offer solutions to the current problems, such as the significant changes in the world, climate, and natural elements, as well as the rising expectations of the governed seen in both the state and the world.
Ogedengbe remarked that the symposium had brought intellectuals together to discuss the future and offer suggestions for ways to make the state a better place to live.
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Chairman of Sandeco Group Nigeria, Mr. Vincent Southey Effiong, remarked in his goodwill message that the success of any government’s investment program, whether domestic or international, frequently had a direct correlation with the availability of reliable emergency systems in society.
The Permanent Secretary of the Office of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko, spoke on behalf of the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who stated that the State’s Emergency Management Architecture needed to be critically examined.
“Considering the frequency of floods and other national disasters that have decimated several states within and outside of Nigeria, there was a need for an overhaul.”
The introduction of a new logo for the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Agency was the event’s high point.
