Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his condolences to the families, organizations, and residents affected by the tragic fire that occurred on Tuesday at Afriland Towers, a six-story commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island.
The Governor expressed his shock over the incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and significant destruction of property.
He specifically commiserated with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital PLC, which lost four and six staff members, respectively.
In a statement released on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu conveyed the state government’s heartfelt grief.
“The fire incident at Afriland Towers… was worrisome and a significant loss to the Lagos State Government, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), United Capital PLC, and other companies and individuals,” the statement read.
“It is with a heavy heart that I received news of the fire outbreak. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the management and staff of all the organizations that lost their loved ones in the ugly incident. I wish the injured persons a speedy recovery.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also offered his deepest sympathies to traders at the Central Plaza, near Mandilas Market, who lost valuable goods in a separate inferno. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring proactive measures are in place to prevent and mitigate such incidents in the future.
The Governor commended the swift and professional response of emergency agencies, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS). He also praised the Federal Fire Service and other first responders for their efforts in extinguishing the fire and minimizing casualties.
