Sanwo-Olu reiterates commitment to protect lives and properties of Lagosians
…commissions 3 new fire stations
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of lives and property of Lagosians.
Speaking at the commissioning and handing over of three newly constructed fire stations at Ebute Elefun, Oniru, Ajegunle as well as the upgraded Fire Service Headquarters, Alausa to the state Fire and Rescue Service Agency, Sanwo-Olu said the new fire stations would reduce the distance and overcome other unplanned encumbrances on the way to fire scene.
He said: “To enable fire responders reduce the distance and overcome other unplanned encumbrances on the way to fire scene, the idea of having at least one fire station in each of the 20 local government areas of the state was conceived.
“As we all know, fire outbreak is an emergency that can only be prepared for, but the time, speed and scale at which it will happen cannot be pre-determined. This is where response time is critical as it can make a lot of difference between life and death.”
Sanwo-Olu said that the state government awarded the contract for the construction of six new fire stations in different parts of the state. “Three out of these six fire stations that have been completed along with their headquarters are being commissioned and handed over today. “The remaining three stations at Ijede, Kosofe and Ijegun will be completed and delivered before May 2023.
“Lagos State as an emerging smart city, with diverse opportunities such as highly mobile and productive population that is still increasing; growing economy with multi-billion naira businesses and investments; enchanting places and many public assets; require protection through deliberate disaster mitigation and emergency management strategies that are realistic and comprehensive,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Also speaking at the commissioning, Oniru of Iru land, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, noted that the new station is proof of the present administration’s commitment to protect and preserve the lives and property of the residents.
The monarch said that for a long time, Iru Kingdom and its environs have had to depend on emergency response from the fire stations located in Chevron and Marina respectively.
Oba Gbolahan thanked Governor Sanwo-Olu for approving the construction of the modern fire station in Iru.
While urging stakeholders and partners to continue to play a key role towards keeping the community safe and secure, the Iru monarch appealed to individuals and corporate entities within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area to adopt and support the public facility, as well as others to sustain and maintain them as this is essential to ensure longevity and continued service.
