NISCN CONFERS FIRST SENIOR SAFETY ADVOCATE TITLE ON LAGOS SAFETY COMMISSION DG

The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has conferred its Senior Safety Advocate (SSA) title on the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola.

Mojola becomes the first recipient of the Senior Safety Advocate title, which the council described as recognition of his contributions to occupational health, safety and environmental standards in Lagos State and Nigeria.

The National President of NISCN, Engr. John Obajimi, presented the letter of conferment to Mojola, commending his leadership, dedication and contributions to the advancement of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) practices.

In its notification, the NISCN National Executive Council said Mojola’s leadership had strengthened proactive safety regulation, safety advocacy and institutional development.

The council said the recognition also acknowledges the Lagos State Safety Commission’s interventions in occupational safety, emergency preparedness, public safety and risk management.

Under Mojola, the Commission has implemented a range of safety initiatives, including the 4Es framework — Evaluation, Education, Engagement and Enforcement — to improve risk identification, stakeholder awareness and regulatory compliance across the formal and informal sectors.

The Commission has also intensified safety monitoring in high-risk areas, including construction sites, industrial facilities, LPG operations, event venues, schools and commercial establishments.

Other interventions include workplace safety training, emergency preparedness, fire drills, risk assessments, CPR and first-aid training, as well as safety sensitisation programmes for artisans, market operators, transport workers and other informal-sector workers.

The NISCN said the conferment further recognises Mojola’s role in promoting a stronger safety culture and regulatory compliance through the Lagos State Safety Commission.

The organisation also described the recognition as the first of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa.

Mojola is now entitled to use the designation SSA — Senior Safety Advocate before his name.