The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday assured residents of Alimosho Local Government Area of its readiness to respond swiftly to emergencies during the yuletide season.
Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the assurance during a stakeholders’ engagement on emergency preparedness in the council area.
Oke-Osanyintolu said that, following directives from the Chief Incident Commander of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, all first responders have been placed on red alert to protect lives and property during the festive period.
“We want to assure the good people of Lagos State, particularly residents of Alimosho, that we are fully prepared to ensure the safety of lives and property this season. Emergency management is everybody’s business, and we encourage residents to play their part,” he said.
He described the Alimosho Local Government Emergency Management Committee as vibrant, effective, and efficient, noting that grassroots emergency response is a critical pillar of the state’s disaster management framework.
“The local emergency management committee in Alimosho is very active and responsive; it complements our state-level efforts and ensures rapid first response at the community level,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
He urged residents to promptly report emergencies via the toll-free numbers 112 or 767, adding that response teams are positioned to handle incidents immediately. “Once a call is received, our teams will swing into action without delay,” he added.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, assured residents that the council is working closely with LASEMA to manage emergencies at the grassroots.
“Emergencies in the council area are first handled by our Local Government Emergency Management Committee. Where the situation exceeds our capacity, we immediately call on LASEMA for support,” he said.
The council chairman also urged residents to celebrate the festive season responsibly, warning against activities that could compromise public safety.
“Residents should avoid dangerous practices such as blowing knockouts and participating in unapproved street carnivals. The state government has laws restricting street carnivals, and anyone intending to organize one must seek approval from the Ministry of Tourism,” Johnson said.
He added that Alimosho will not permit street carnivals this season and urged residents to hold end-of-year celebrations peacefully and decently.
