The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to operators of beaches, parks and other public spaces in the state to enthrone a culture of strict adherence to the safety regulations guiding their operations or face appropriate sanctions.
The warning, coming against the backdrop of the recent deaths of two postgraduate students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) at the popular Elegushi Beach, was handed down by the Commissioner for Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Ade Akinsanya.
While describing as unfortunate the incident at Elegushi Beach which claimed the lives of Adeshola Ogunefun and Olufunmilayo Odusina, both Postgraduate students of the UNILAG, Akinsanya said the incident could have been averted if safety measures were put in place by the operators.
He added that owners and operators of public spaces earmarked for leisure must give utmost attention to safety measures to prevent avoidable mishaps.
“There is no doubt that the operators of the beach in question failed to adhere to the standard safety practice. The Lagos State government, through its safety commission, sets safety standards for all sectors involved in socio-economic activities in the state,” the commissioner said.