The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has assured the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government of LASEMA’s readiness to collaborate closely with the council in the management of emergencies and disasters across the area.
Oke-Osanyintolu gave the assurance during a visit to Alimosho Local Government, undertaken in fulfilment of a promise he made to vice chairmen at a stakeholders’ meeting on the revitalisation of Local Emergency Management Committees.
While commending the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, the LASEMA Permanent Secretary disclosed that all emergency responders in the state had been placed on red alert to forestall any eventuality during the yuletide period.
He stated that the Local Emergency Management Committees were being fine-tuned to ensure that disasters and emergencies are reduced during the yuletide.
Responding, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government described the visit by LASEMA as “both timely and significant, as it reflects the Lagos State Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness and response at the grassroots level, where the impact of disasters is most immediate and deeply felt.”
He said the council would continue to support the revitalisation of the Local Emergency Management Committee and the adoption of clear Standard Operating Procedures aligned with LASEMA’s Command and Control framework.
He assured the agency of the council’s readiness to receive technical guidance, candid observations and recommendations from LASEMA, adding that “all of which will help us deepen preparedness, enhance coordination, and reduce risks across our communities.”
The council chairman also advised residents of the local government to be moderate in their activities, warning that all forms of carnival had been put on hold in Lagos, and urged residents to comply fully with the directive.
