Lagos Fire Safety Conference Pushes National Action On Prevention, Emergency Preparedness
Lagos fire authorities urge Nigerians to embrace safety culture as major regional conference on prevention opens in July.
Lagos fire authorities urge Nigerians to embrace safety culture as major regional conference on prevention opens in July.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has called for stronger national action on fire prevention, emergency preparedness and public safety ahead of the 2026 Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC).
The conference, tagged LIFSC 3.0, is scheduled to hold from July 6 to 8 at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, with the theme: “Preventing the Preventable: Strengthening Fire Safety in Buildings and Business Hubs.”
According to a press release signed by Senior Public Affairs Officer of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Maria Fadairo, the gathering is expected to bring together fire service leaders, emergency responders, policymakers, corporate organisations, safety professionals, students, exhibitors and innovators from across Nigeria and beyond.
The organisers described the conference as a major platform to deepen conversations around fire prevention, industrial safety, emergency response systems, building compliance and public awareness.
The statement said the event is being positioned “as a national movement for awareness, preparedness, prevention, and collective action.”
Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said fire safety should not be left to government alone.
“Fire safety is not the responsibility of government alone. It is a collective responsibility. Every market, every home, every office, every school, and every institution must begin to see safety as a culture and not an afterthought. This conference is an opportunity to educate, collaborate, and build a safer society for all Nigerians,” Adeseye said.
The conference is expected to feature keynote sessions, live demonstrations, strategic dialogues, exhibitions, safety innovations and stakeholder engagements aimed at driving awareness and practical action.
Conference consultant and Chief Executive Officer of HSENations, Femi Da-silva, described the initiative as more than a routine gathering.
“This is not just another gathering. This is a wake-up call for the nation. Some families have lost loved ones, many businesses have gone up in flames to disasters which could have been prevented,” he said.
Da-silva added: “LIFSC is about changing mindsets, strengthening systems, and making safety everyone’s business. We want conversations in homes, in schools, in markets, in boardrooms, and across social media. We want Nigerians to begin asking questions about preparedness, prevention, and protection. Safety awareness must become part of our everyday life.”
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service called on government institutions, corporate organisations, educational institutions, emergency agencies, development partners, media organisations and members of the public to support and participate in the conference.
In her closing remarks, Adeseye stressed the need for sustained public awareness and preparedness.
“A safer nation begins with awareness, preparedness, and action,” she said.
