Men of the Lagos State Fire Service in a demonstration drill with the new Firemen Apparels during the handing over of 34 new Fire Trucks commissioned and built for the Lagos State Government by W.S Darley of United States and handed over to the Lagos State Fire Service by Governor Babatunde Fashola.
More than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend the second edition of the Lagos international fire safety conference (LIFSC), scheduled to be held from August 12 to 14.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lagos state fire and rescue service said the conference, themed “Leveraging technology and community engagement to prevent fires”, will feature fire drills, policy discussions, live demonstrations, and exhibitions of modern fire safety tools to address the state’s recurring fire outbreaks.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, is also billed to open the three-day conference with a keynote address.
Gbenga Oyerinde, commissioner for special duties, said the initiative aligns with the public order and safety pillar of the governor’s THEMES+ agenda.
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“The Lagos international fire safety conference 2.0 is a cornerstone of our proactive approach to safeguarding lives, property and environment,” Oyerinde said.
“By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and empowering communities with knowledge, we are building a safer, more resilient Lagos for all.”
Sesan Ogundeko, permanent secretary in the ministry, said the continuity of the conference is essential to bring the change that is desired in Lagos.
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The event is expected to bring together policymakers, safety experts, emergency responders, community leaders, and market dwellers.
Registration for individuals and organisations is open here.
