WHO WE ARE

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The Lagos State Safety Commission is responsible for the coordination of all Government matters relating to the safety of lives and property of Lagosians. The Commision is vested with powers to formulate policies, provide advisory and be the regulatory body on safety related issues.

Vision

To proactively make safety a lifestyle in Lagos State.

Mission

To develop policies and strategies that will build a sustainable safety culture through a regulated and coordinated safety system.

COMMISSION'S HISTORY

It was signed into law on 26th of July 2011 as full-fledged Lagos State Safety Commission and subsequently began operations. The need for the establishment of the commission was borne out of the dream to build a society that values life through a change in unsafe behavior and attitude that would increase life expectancy, national productivity and ultimately improve life quality, reduce poverty, accidents and injury, illnesses and diseases, enhance conducive environment for investment and business continuity.

The Commission kicked off with interactions with relevant stakeholders, raising consciousness on safety issues and obtaining their views through safety sensitization and public awareness in all the five divisions in the state in the year 2009.

The Lagos State Safety Commission was inaugurated on the 5th of May 2009 as an office of Public Safety under the Ministry of Special Duties to set safety standards for all sectors involved in the socio-economic activities in the state. The issue of safety is a critical tool for the development and protection of valued lives as well as property. The quantum of precious lives wasted on a daily basis simply because people do not bother about taking simple precautions and passing the same to family and friends. Ordinary acts such as placing warning signs at construction sites, removing banana peel where it can slide, making sure electronic appliances are well secured from children could save precious lives. Issuance or withdrawal of overall safety compliance certificate at all levels rests with the commission.

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS



MR LANRE MOJOLA

DIRECTOR GENERAL/CEO

Mr. Lanre Mojola (CBIFM, CIPD, PMP, MSC) .



MR SEUN AWOJOBI

TECHNICAL ADVISER

Mr. Seun Awojobi graduated with a B.sc in Actuarial Science. He also holds a Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Risk Management from the University of Lagos. He has garnered multidisciplinary experience and he brings an extensive background as a committed public sector professional, specializing in the realms of safety and sustainability. With over 12 years of hands-on experience, he has also established a solid reputation in Public Sector Consulting, Information Technology, and Real Estate Development. Seun Awojobi has an unwavering dedication, directed towards the promotion of a safer and more environmentally conscious world for all.



MR MUDASHIRU OLAIDE ALABA TALABI

DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

Mr Talabi was born on 20 th  May, 1964. He attended Ahmadiya Primary School, Elegbata, Lagos, Trinity Foundation Technical School, Apapa, Lagos from 1977-1978. He obtained his West African School Certificate from Methodist Boys High School, Lagos in 1982. Mr. Talabi attended Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye where he obtained a BSc in Accounting in 1988. He also has a master’s degree in Financial Management from the Lagos State University in 1998. He is a member of association of National Accountants of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation. Mr. Talabi is married with children.



AKINDELE, NIKE ADETOLA, PhD

DIRECTOR – ADMIN & HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Akindele, Adetola Nike, PhD attended Sijuade Nursery & Primary School, Ile-Ife, Osun State from 1973 – 1979. She proceeded to Our Lady’s Girls’ High School, Ile-Ife, Osun State for her Secondary School Certificate between 1979 - 1984. Afterwards, she went to Divisional Teachers College, Ipetumodu, Osun State between 1984 – 1985 for her teacher’s training, then furthered her education at the Oyo State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State from 1986 – 1989. From 1990 – 1992, she was at the Prestigious Obafemi Awolowo, University, Ile – Ife where she bagged the Bachelor of Education in English. Between 2013 – 2014, Dr. Nike Akindele attended the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos for her Masters of Education in Educational Management. In December, 2016, she obtained Masters of Public Administration from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos and Doctorate Degree in Educational Management in December, 2021 from the Lagos State University (LASU).



MR AJOSE OLATUNDE

HEAD, PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLBEING

Mr. Ajose Olatunde was born on 16th August 1966. Started his primary education in 1972 and completed it in 1978 at St David Anglican Primary School Ofada, Obafemi Owode in Ogun State. He also attended Anglican High School Ibara, Abeokuta for his secondary education between 1980 and 1985. In 1988 he got admitted to Ogun State College of Education, Ijebu-Ode for his Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) and graduated in 1991 in Mathematics/ Integrated Science. Thereafter, proceeded to Ogun State University ( now Olabisi Onabanjo University) Ago- Iwoye for his first degree in Batchelor of Science in Education (Mathematics). In the year 2000 got admitted to University of Lagos Akoka, for his second degree in Measurement and Evaluation. Mr. Ajose Olatunde served through rank and files in Lagos State civil service and rose through the rank in the course of his carrier to the present post of Deputy Director.



ASIYANBI, BABATUNDE OLABOSIPO

HEAD, INSPECTORATE & MONITORING DEPARTMENT

Mr. Asiyanbi was born on 14 th  January 1971. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Ilorin, in 1995, master’s in public administration (MPA, Planning, Research and Statistics) 2001 and presently studying for Masters in Environmental Management (FUNAAB, Abeokuta) He attended Awori College, Ojo between 1983 – 1988. In the year 2000, he joined the Lagos State Public Service as Scientific officer II on Grade level 08. Mr. Asiyanbi served in different capacities and rose through the rank in the course of his career to the present post of Assistant Director in 2018. He was posted to the Lagos State Safety commission in 2019 from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency.



GEORGE ESTHER IJEOMA MRS .

DIRECTOR, SAFETY TRAINING EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

Mrs George Esther was born on the 26th April 1966 in Lagos Mainland . She attended Our Lady of Fatima Primary School Surulere Lagos in 1973 - 1979 for her Primary School Education. She proceeded to Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls High School Yaba Lagos between 1979 - 1984,Where she Completed her West Africa Examination Council She attended Federal College of Education Kontagora Niger State in 1986 - 1989 where she Studied Economics & Mathematics and Obtained Nigerian Certificate in Education ( NCE) .She proceeded to Ekiti State University in 2005 and Obtained a Bachelor Degree in Economics Education . She joined the Lagos State Public Service as Classroom Teacher Master grade III on Grade level 07 on the 4th December 1991 and was Confirmed on the 4th December 1993.



MRS ADERONKE ADEKOJE

HEAD, LEGAL DEPARTMENT/SECRETARY

Mrs. Adekoje was born on 11th September 1971 in Lagos State. She attended Our Lady of Apostle Secondary School, Yaba from (1982 – 1988). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1997 (LL. B). She served her mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Eboyin State at the Eboyin State Ministry of Justice (1997 – 1998). Mrs. Adekoje was called to Bar as a Solicitor and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1999. She then joined the Lagos State Government Public Service in year 2000 on Grade Level 09 as a State Counsel and served in other departments under the Ministry of Justice such as Directorate of Public Prosecution and the Office of the Public Defender, Citizen Mediation Centre in the Ministry of Justice.



VICTORIA OLU DEBITE

HEAD, SAFETY AUDIT 1

Ms. Debite Victoria Olu holds a BSc. In Health education from the prestigious University of Lagos and HND Environmental from Lagos State College of Health and Technology, Yaba, Lagos. She has gained her experience from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, (Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety) and currently Lagos State Safety Commission as Head, Safety Audit 1 She’s an astute occupational Health and Safety professional following garnered trainings in the following: Dental Safety, Job Hazard Analysis, Safety in workplace, International Certificate in Jetty and Terminal Operation Safety, Oil Spill Control, Oil and Gas Management Safety, Excavator Safety amongst others..



Mr Kuyinu Olugbenga Olayinwola

HEAD, Procurement Unit



Mr. Akinoso Taiwo Olugbenga

DIRECTOR POLICY, STANDARD, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Akinoso Taiwo Olugbenga is currently the Director, Policy Standards Research and Development, Lagos State Safety Commission. He holds a Masters degree in Environmental Management, University of Lagos in addition to his first degree in Geology from Federal University of Technology, Minna in the year 1997. He joined the Lagos State Public Service in the year 2000 where he rose from the ranks to his present position. His Work experience traverses many MDAs that he has worked with some of which are: LASEMA, LASTMA, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State Safety Commission among others. He is instrumental to many laudable achievements of the State Public Service some of which are: Inclusion of Lagos State as an Oil producing State, establishment of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource, establishment of Lagos State Safety Commission. At Safety Commission, he single handedly introduced Site Specific Safety plant as a requisite for obtaining Safety Compliance Certificate. He is also involved in many reforms and police making of the Commission at the discretion of the Dirctor -.General. He is a member of many high level technical committees some which are : Committee on Adaptation of National Building Code, UNICEF sponsored Child Development Programme in Lagos State, Oil and Gas Technical Committee, Technical Committee on Lagos State Safety Road Map, Committee on Lagos State Safety Commission Law Reform.



Mr. Oladejo Olakunle Kareem

HEAD, Audit Unit

Oladejo Olakunle Kareem was born on the 1st of June 1982 at counting hospital Ogba, IKEJA Lagos State into the family of Mr and Mrs Abdul-Oladejo of Oladejo compound at Olushosun, he attended Lerato International Nursery/primary school Dopemu, Agege Lagos State from 1987 - 1993 for first school leaving certificate then proceeded to secondary school at Ikeja high school IKEJA Lagos state in the year 1994 to 1996 were he sat for Junior West African examination certificate from there he got transferred to Vetland Grammar School Agege Lagos were he sat for Senior West African Examination certificate in 2001 then further his education to Lagos State University were he got an admission in year 2002/2003 to obtain a Bsc in Accounting in year 2008 and later became a Memeber of Association Of National Accountants Of Nigeria in the year 2020 which make him (CNA) Certified National Accountant. He currently in class for Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence at University of Lagos which concludes December 2023. After spending 7years with a communication company, Airtel Nigeria he later Joined Lagos State Service in the year 2018 as an Internal Auditor and now Head of Internal Audit Unit at Lagos State Safety Commission.



Engr (Mrs) Adekunbi A.A Obamonire

HEAD, Risk Management & Regulatory Affairs Department

Engr (Mrs) Adekunbi Ajoke Obamonire has made a significant contribution to the fields of Environmental Engineering through extensive educational background and diverse work experience. She graduated from the Lagos State University with a Bachelor degree in Chemical /Polymer Engineering. She had a Masters degree in Industrial and production Engineering at the University of Ibadan. Oyo State and also hold a Diploma in computer science from the University of Lagos. She is a Registered Engineer by (COREN) with over Twenty Two (22) years’ experience in the Design. Construction and maintenance of industrial, Wastewater and Portable water Treatment plants. She is a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Member of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (MNSChE) and Nigerian Institute of Environmental Engineers.



Mrs. Okoh Adewunmi Foluke

HEAD, Public Affairs Unit



Engr. Todowede Festus Hodewu

HEAD, Safety Audit II Unit

Engr. Festus Todowede was born on 25th October, 1975 in Badagry Lagos State. He attended Egbado College, Ilaro Ogun State where he obtained WASSC in 1991. Engr. Festus Todowede was admitted into the prestigious University of Lagos where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering 1998. He started his Engineering career at the Engineering and Technical Services Department of Port Harcourt Refinery, Eleme in Rivers State during his mandatory youth Service between 1999 and 2000. Engr. Todowede was employed into the Lagos State Civil service in 2001 and served in various capacities including as Landfill development and rehabilitation manager at Five(5) landfill sites across Lagos state between 2008 and 2013 while serving in LAWMA( Lagos Waste Management Authority). He was deployed to Lagos State Safety Commission in 2013 where he developed competence in Occupational Safety and Health including NEBOSH IGC 1&2 certification. Festus Todowede rose through the ranks as a COREN-certified Engineer to Deputy Director in the Lagos State Civil Service. Engr. Festus Hodewu Todowede is currently the Head of Safety Audit II where he is driving safety through safety audit in Oil & Gas, Haulage and Logistics, Telecommunications and Transportation, sectors of the Lagos economy.



Mrs. Jegede Olubumi Cecilia

HEAD, Event and Hospitality Safety Unit



Mrs. Ibrahim Rahmot Olayinka

HEAD, ICT Unit



Mrs. Okeowo Rashidat Adesola

HEAD, Planning Unit

Mrs Adesola Okeowo is an Assistant Director ( Statistician) and presently the Head Planning Unit, Lagos State Safety Commission. She has a B.Sc in Mathematics from the University of Ilorin. She joined the Lagos State Public Service in the year 2003 and has worked in several Ministries amongst which are The Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget, Ministry of Housing and Ministry of Health amongst others. Mrs. Okeowo rose through the ranks to her present position. She is instrumental to many laudable achievements in the State Public Service some of which are: Successfully conducting Statistical survey of the Lagos State tertiary institutions, conducted a robust survey of the Lagos state Technicial and vocational centres, she also conducted with evidence based reports survey of the Hospitality sector in Lagos State. In Year 2022, she won the outstanding officer of the year award in the Lagos State Public Service . She is a member of the Nigerian Statistical Association ( NSA). She is also a member of the committee on the Situation Analysis on Children and Women (SitAn) in Lagos State.



Engr. Oyatoye Albert Oluwole

HEAD, Compliance &, Enforcement

Engr. Oyatoye Albert Oluwoye was born in Modakeke, Osun State on 14th December, 1967. He attended St. Stephen's 'A' Primary School, Modakeke, Osun state between 1973-1979. He attended St. Peter's African Secondary School, Omi-Okun,Ile-Ife, Osun State between 1980-1985. He also attended Oyo State College of Arts &Science, Ile-Ife, Osun State , 1986-1988 where he obtained Higher School Certificate(WASC A/Level). He also attended his University education at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State where he obtained BSc.in Chemical Engineering between 1990-1996. He gained employment into Lagos State Government in year 2000. Upon assumption of duty, he was deployed to Lagos State Environmental Protection(LASEPA) as a Chemical Engineer (2000-2003). He also deployed to Ministry of Environment, Office of Environmental Services between 2003-2013. He was later deployed to Office of Drainage Services, of Ministry of the Environment between 2013-2017. He was later deployed to Lagos State Safety Commission in 2017 to Inspectorate Dept...He was later deployed to Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources on December, 2018. He was redeployed to Lagos State Safety Commission in December,2019 to Inspectorate & Monitoring dept. as an Assistant Director . He took over the head of Inspectorate & Monitoring Dept in November, 2021-January 2023 as a deputy director. Presently, January, 2023, he was posted to head Compliance & Enforcement Dept of Lagos State Safety Commission as a deputy director. Engr Oyatoye is a member, Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineer(NSChE) member Nigeria Society of Engineer(NSE), registered member, Council of Registered Engineer of Nigeria(COREN). He is married and have children. His hobbies include reading, teaching and travelling.


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