March 31 Ultimatum: Lagos to Shut Down Buildings With Unregistered Elevators

 

Building owners and property managers across Lagos face a looming crackdown as the state government has issued a March 31, 2026 deadline for the registration and safety certification of all elevators. Any building found operating unregistered or uncertified lifts after the deadline risks having the equipment shut down.

The warning was issued by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, who said the state will no longer tolerate unsafe or uncertified vertical transportation equipment in residential, commercial and public buildings.

According to Mojola, the move is part of efforts to prevent avoidable accidents as Lagos continues to experience rapid growth in high-rise developments. He emphasised that elevators are a critical component of modern urban infrastructure and must be properly maintained to protect lives.

He explained that under the Commission’s safety regulations, all elevators and other vertical transportation equipment must be officially registered and certified before they are put into operation and throughout their service life.

To facilitate compliance, the state government has launched a dedicated online registration platform — www.lasgsafetyreg.com — where building owners and facility managers can digitally register their elevators.

The platform ensures that newly installed elevators in both public and private buildings are inspected before they begin operation, while existing lifts are subjected to periodic safety audits to identify potential faults and prevent mechanical failures.

Mojola warned that the grace period is rapidly expiring, adding that any elevator found to be unregistered or lacking a valid safety certificate after March 31 will be decommissioned, while non-compliant buildings may also face sealing by enforcement authorities.

The Safety Commission also urged residents and office workers to support the initiative by reporting faulty elevators, missed maintenance schedules or unregistered lifts through its dedicated safety hotlines: 08033252687 and 08060918759.

The government said the enforcement drive is part of its broader commitment to strengthening safety standards across the state and ensuring that no property owner places cost above the safety of Lagos residents.

Lekki People Magazine Honours Otufesojoye of Irete with Community Development Icon of the Decade Award

 

Nigeria's leading community media, Lekki People Magazine has  conferred The Community Development Icon of the Decade Award on the Otufesojoye of Irete-Ijebu, HRH AbdulGaniyu Olusegun Awokoya Yesufu, at its Decade Impact Awards, marking the magazine’s 10th year anniversary.

The honour recognizes Kabiyesi’s outstanding leadership and measurable impact on grassroots development in Irete-Ijebu. 

Under his reign, the community has witnessed renewed advocacy for education and healthcare, strengthened peace and conflict-resolution mechanisms, support for artisans and small businesses, and sustained engagement with government and private stakeholders to attract infrastructure and social amenities.

Otufesojoye of Irete HRH Abdulganiy Olusegun Awokoya receives the award flanked by Iyalode of Irete, Alhaja Idiat Tope, and the taiyese of Irete, Alhaji Yahyah Taiyese

Diaspora Innovation Institute Set To host the Diaspora Champions Award 2026:

 

Prince Akinwale Ojomo, Chief Engagement Officer , Diaspora innovation institute presents a copy of the Diaspora Champions Edition of Lekki People Magazine to a Diapora Champion Awardee, former ADB President, akinwunmi Adesina

The Diaspora Innovation Institute—a global think-tank focused on migration, diaspora engagement, innovation, and development—is set to host the Diaspora Champions Award in 2026. Building on past editions of the award that have celebrated outstanding contributions by members of the African diaspora and diaspora-focused organisations, this prestigious event recognises individuals and institutions whose work has advanced innovation, leadership, community impact, and global collaboration across sectors such as business, education, technology, arts, and public service. The Awards provide a platform to honour excellence, foster networking, and amplify the positive influence of diaspora champions worldwide, aligning with the Institute’s mission to strengthen diaspora connections and catalyse sustainable development outcomes. 

Speaking on the upcoming event, Prince Roy Akinwale Ojomo, Chief Engagement Officer of the Diaspora Innovation Institute, emphasised the importance of celebrating diaspora achievements: “The Diaspora Champions Award is more than a recognition — it is a platform to affirm the global influence of our diaspora innovators, to inspire new generations, and to strengthen connections that drive transformative impact across continents.” Prince Ojomo has long championed diaspora engagement as a catalyst for development, leveraging the Institute’s global network to promote collaboration, entrepreneurship, and knowledge exchange

Download a copy of the Diaspora Champion Edition here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ma34nMPqIXPPHmP9ggrGdPoLHsbvjTB2/view?usp=drivesdk

Esther Etiyemonu: The Day Lagos Was Led by a Child

     Gov Esther Etiyemonu been welcome by the Lagos State commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun (Lekki People)

For one unforgettable day in Alausa, leadership wore a school uniform.

Miss Esther Etiyemonu, winner of the 21st Lagos State Spelling Bee, stepped into history as Lagos’ One-Day Governor, leading a cabinet made up of some of the state’s brightest young minds. From the moment she arrived at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, it was clear this was more than a ceremonial visit—it was a powerful glimpse into the future of governance.

Poised and attentive, Esther listened as the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, guided her and her team through the inner workings of government—how policies are shaped, institutions strengthened, and young lives transformed through education. She asked thoughtful questions, took notes, and carried herself with the confidence of a leader in the making.

By her side were fellow winners: Miss Dorcas Awoyemi, the One-Day Deputy Governor, Miss Jumai Salami, the One-Day Secretary to the State Government, and other cabinet members who had only recently stood on a spelling stage, yet now walked the corridors of power with purpose.