Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), Mr. Lanre Mojola, has urged Lagosians to take responsibility and be more safety conscious, as end of year approaches.
Addressing reporters at the weekend about safety in the environment and the current weather accompanied by excessive heat and dry conditions, Mojola said safety of lives must be prioritised.
He said: “Once there is life, there is hope for a better tomorrow. We can only hope for the best.”
Mojola said the current weather was unfavourable, adding: ‘’Excessive heat due to dry weather can lead to tiredness, high fever, blurred vision and dehydration, which are uncomfortable and harmful to health.’’
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He warned residents not to compromise their safety.
He advised against smoking in public and storing flammable substances or fuel at home, stalls, or shops, to prevent fire outbreaks and incidents that could lead to fatalities.
Mojola enjoined everyone to support the government and be more safety-conscious, ‘’to ensure our homes, workplaces and environment are safe and free from incidents that can endanger lives.’’
For additional safety tips, he advised the public to visit the commission’s website: www.lasgsafetyreg.com
‘’By following these guidelines, we can contribute to a safer and healthier community,’’Mojola said.