The Lagos State Government has warned beach operators in the
State to adhere strictly to the safety regulations guiding their operations,
warning that defaulters would be appropriately sanctioned.
Speaking on the backdrop of the unfortunate incident at the
Elegushi Beach which claimed the lives of Adeshola Ogunefun and Olufunmilayo
Odusina, both Postgraduate students of the University of Lagos, Commissioner
for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development in the State, Engr. Ade Akinsanya
in a statement on Wednesday, said that operators of beaches and other public
spaces earmarked for leisure must give priority attention to safety measures
that will prevent avoidable mishaps.
He said the Government has the responsibility of
safeguarding the lives and property of all Lagosians and thus was greatly
concerned about avoidable and needless deaths.
“There is no doubt that the operators of the beach in
question failed to adhere to the standard safety practice. The Lagos State
Government through its safety commission sets safety standards for all sectors
involved in socio-economic activities in the state,” Akinsanya said.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, the
Commissioner said that beach operators must henceforth ensure that Lifeguards,
First Aid medical facilities with qualified hands, as well as wave-warning
signally equipments are provided at their various locations.
“Henceforth, Lagos State Government shall not hesitate to
take appropriate action against operators of beaches and other public places
who fail to comply with the state’s safety regulations
.
“Once again, on behalf of His Excellency the Governor, Mr
Akinwunmi Ambode, we express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the
deceased and pray that God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable
loss”.
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