By John Ogunsemore
The Lagos State Government has announced the 2nd Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC 2.0) set to hold from August 12-14, 2025.
Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Lagos State, Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde, made the announcement in a Thursday statement sent to Daily Sun.
The statement was signed by Senior Public Affairs Officer, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Maria Fadairo.
Organised by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the three-day conference themed, “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fires” will hold at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Oyerinde disclosed that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu will give the keynote address and declare the conference open.
The commissioner said the conference is a demonstration of the governor’s commitment to public order and safety in the state in line with his THEMES+ Agenda.
He said, “The Lagos International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 is a cornerstone of our proactive approach to safeguarding lives, property and environment. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and empowering communities with knowledge, we are building a safer, more resilient Lagos for all.”
According to him, no fewer than 2,000 delegates comprising industry experts, policymakers, emergency responders, market dwellers and community leaders will converge to address critical fire safety challenges.
“LIFSC 2.0 aims at disaster risk reduction across Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub and beyond, by promoting a culture of prevention, preparedness, mitigation while building resilience.
“It will feature enlightening workshops, expert panel sessions, and cutting-edge exhibitions focused on disaster risk management, dangerous goods handling, live demonstrations of fire suppression systems, and an expo showcasing state-of-the-art fire safety equipment,” the statement reads in part.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko, harped on the need for the continuity of the conference to bring the much-desired change in Lagos State.
Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said this year’s conference will build on the resounding success of LIFSC 1.0, which drew over 1,800 delegates in 2024.
Highlighting the conference’s focus on mitigation, Adeseye said, “Carelessness accounts for over 80 percent of fire and related emergency incidents in Lagos.
“LIFSC 2.0 is our platform to drive home the message that ‘the best fire fought is the one prevented’, equipping residents and businesses with the tools to mitigate fires risk effectively”
Adeseye encouraged organisations, individuals, and other stakeholders to participate by registering for the conference via its website.