Safety First: Lagos Shuts Down 12 Facilities Over Lift Violations

The Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 12 facilities, including hotels, shopping malls, and other buildings, over repeated failure by operators to comply with lift and elevator safety requirements.

The affected buildings are spread across key locations, including Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1 and parts of Ikeja.

Among the sealed facilities are The Heritage/AXA on Awolowo Road, Ikeja; Mosesola House, Debour House, and Bosch House on Soji Adepegba Close; Bridge View, Elizabeth Court, 10Bou Towers, Brion Court, Footprints Apartments, and Lekki Luxury Flats, as well as Brasas Mall on Admiralty Way, Lekki.

The enforcement operation, carried out last Thursday, was led by the Lagos State Safety Commission. In a statement, the commission explained that several building owners and managers had ignored repeated warnings to comply with mandatory lift and elevator safety regulations.

The agency stated that the property owners failed to register their lift systems with the state government for inspection, maintenance, and safety monitoring.

A chief scientific officer from the commission, who represented the Director-General during the enforcement, said the clampdown became necessary due to persistent disregard for regulatory directives. He noted that registering lifts and elevators is essential for routine inspection and for safeguarding users in both public and private buildings.

According to the commission, the affected facilities had been served several notices and reminders but failed to comply within the stipulated timeframe. Some property owners allegedly refused to acknowledge or collect the letters, while others attempted to obstruct enforcement personnel.

The commission warned that poorly maintained elevators pose significant safety risks and vowed to sustain the enforcement drive to protect lives and property.

Building owners and facility managers have been urged to register their lift systems and ensure regular maintenance in line with government standards. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a safe environment, warning that defaulters would face sanctions until full compliance is achieved.

This is not the first such action by the state government. In October 2025, the commission sealed several chemical factories and shops in the Ojota area for violating safety and environmental regulations under the Lagos State Safety Commission Law of 2011.