The Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, delivered a keynote address during a one-day training program held in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
The event, titled “Safety Commission Training for Retail Gas Operators in Lagos State,” aimed to address the persistent problem of gas explosions and fire incidents that have tragically resulted in loss of lives and property within the state.
Mr. Mojola emphasized the critical nature of the issue, stating, “While cars, appliances, and utilities can be replaced, our lives are irreplaceable.”
He stressed the irreplaceable value of human life and urged a collective commitment to take all necessary precautions to protect lives from potential hazards.
Furthermore, he highlighted the profound impact of explosions on organizations, including moral, financial, and reputational consequences, emphasizing the importance of preventing such incidents.
He averred that we will continue to learn as long as we live, he urged participants to learn, unlearn, relearn and cascade knowledge impacted to colleagues and organization. explosions may occur when gases are aldulterated, cylinders mishandled or when industrial and cooking gases are used close to sources of ignition.
Other causes are proliferation of gas retail outlets as well as improper training of operators and users on safe handling of gas.
Mojola appealed to all operators in this critical sector to cooperate fully with Government operatives when they arrive their facility, “We are convinced that at the end of this annual exercise, Lagos will become a safer place for all” he said.
Different papers were presented by different safety experts including Director Oil and Gas, Engr. Sesan Odukoya from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, on Cooking Gas penetration policy and regulatory of retail business, Mr Adeyinka Adebiyi spoke on Gas cylinder and Emergency Management, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Fire prevention, Evacuation procedures and proper usage of fire extinguishers and alarms amongst others.
