The Lagos State Government has issued a final "Riot Act" to building owners, facility managers, and developers across the metropolis, demanding the immediate registration and safety certification of all elevators and vertical transportation equipment (VTE).
Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, announced on Friday that the state will no longer tolerate the operation of uncertified lifts.
To this end, Building owners have been given until March 31, 2026, to ensure full compliance or face aggressive enforcement actions, including the immediate shutdown and sealing of non-compliant premises.
This according to him, is a decisive move to eradicate avoidable accidents in the state’s rapidly expanding high-rise landscape.
Mojola stressed that public safety remains a non-negotiable priority, emphasizing that elevators play a critical role in modern urban infrastructure and must be rigorously maintained to prevent mechanical failures that could endanger lives.
He noted that as the Lagos skyline continues to grow, the surge in demand for vertical transportation must be matched by a strict adherence to safety protocols established by the Commission.
To streamline this process and enhance engagement with stakeholders, the state government has introduced a dedicated online platform, www.lasgsafetyreg.com, through which all vertical transportation equipment can be registered digitally.
According to Mojola, this strategic approach ensures that while new installations in government and private buildings are inspected before they ever carry a passenger, existing elevators are subjected to periodic safety audits to catch potential hazards before they escalate.
The Safety Commission Boss warned that the grace period is fast expiring, and any elevator found to be unregistered or lacking a valid safety certificate after the April deadline will be decommissioned as part of a state-wide crackdown.
The Safety Commission is also calling on the general public to take an active role in this safety drive by acting as whistleblowers.
Residents and office workers are encouraged to report faulty equipment, skipped maintenance schedules, or unregistered lifts through the Commission’s dedicated safety hotlines at 08033252687 or 08060918759.
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