LAGOS ASSEMBLY MOVES TO CURB INCESSANT FIRE OUTBREAKS

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday organised a-day public hearing to give stakeholders an opportunity to make inputs and express their opinions on a bill to curb incessant fire outbreaks in the State.

The proposed bill entitled “Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services Bill 2021” seeks to establish and operate effective and proficient fire and rescue operations to intervene and prevent further outbreaks in the state.

In his welcome address, the Chairman, House Committee on Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Hon. Kazeem Raheem, explained that the hearing is part of the tradition of the House to ensure public participation in the passage of bills.

According to him, the bill under consideration is aimed at allowing the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to regulate and control fire disasters.

Hon. Kazeem explained that the bill intends to make available provision of rescue and first aid services; ensure the protection of lives and properties as well as other related humanitarian services within the State.

“It is my hope that the proposed legislation will further strengthen the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service process and also assist to prevent any fire related emergencies within the State,” he said.