By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed no fewer than 12 facilities, including hotels and shopping malls, over persistent non-compliance with mandatory lift and elevator safety regulations.
The enforcement, carried out Thursday, 30 Apri,l,2026 across key locations in Lagos, notably Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1 and parts of Ikeja followed repeated failures by property owners and managers to register their elevator systems for inspection, maintenance and safety monitoring as required by the state government.
In a statement, the commission said the clampdown became inevitable after sustained disregard for regulatory directives.
It noted that several of the affected buildings had repeatedly ignored warnings to comply with safety requirements.
Leading the enforcement team, the Chief Scientific Officer, Sovi Tijani, who represented the Director-General, Lanre Mojola, said the action was taken after all compliance avenues had been exhausted.
“We duly served them notices, informing them of the need to comply before the expiration of the deadline, but they failed to do so,” Tijani said.
He further disclosed that some operators resisted enforcement efforts.
“Some refused to acknowledge or collect the letters from our officials, while others attempted to obstruct our personnel during enforcement,” he added.
Tijani stressed that registration of lifts and elevators is essential for routine inspections and for safeguarding users in both public and private buildings. Consequently, he warned that poorly maintained elevators pose significant risks to lives and property.
He added that the commission would sustain its enforcement drive to ensure strict adherence to safety standards.
The commission urged building owners and facility managers to comply with existing regulations by registering their lift systems and ensuring regular maintenance in line with government standards.
It reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, warning that defaulters would continue to face sanctions until full compliance is achieved.
The affected facilities include: The Heritage/AXA on Awolowo Road, Ikeja; Mosesola House, Debour House and Bosch House on Soji Adepegba Close.
Others are: Bridge View; Elizabeth Court; 10Bou Towers; Brion Court; Footprints Apartments; Lekki Luxury Flats, as well as Brasas Mall on Admiralty Way, Lekki.
