The Lagos State Government has sealed more than a dozen prominent facilities, including shopping malls, hotels, and residential towers, following widespread violations of elevator safety regulations.
The enforcement exercise carried out by the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) covered parts of Lekki Phase I and Ikeja.
Officials said the action became necessary after repeated warnings were ignored by property owners and managers who failed to comply with mandatory inspection requirements for their lift systems.
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According to the Commission, the affected buildings had long been directed to register their elevators for routine safety checks and maintenance audits, but many failed to act despite several reminders.
Sovi Tijani, Chief Scientific Officer of the Commission, who represented Director-General Lanre Mojola during the operation, said some property managers deliberately avoided engagement with enforcement officials.
“We duly served them notices, but they failed to comply,” Tijani said.
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“In some cases, they refused to accept or acknowledge the letters, while others attempted to obstruct our officers during enforcement.”
The enforcement team moved across key commercial and residential hubs, shutting down several well-known developments.
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In Ikeja, the sealed properties include the Heritage/AXA (Awolowo Road), Mosesola House, Debour House and Bosch House (Soji Adepegba Close).
In Lekki Phase I, affected properties include Brasas Mall (Admiralty Way), Bridge View, Elizabeth Court, 10Bou Towers, Brion Court, Footprints Apartments and Lekki Luxury Flats.
The LSSC stressed that elevator registration and inspection are not optional administrative procedures but essential safety measures designed to prevent accidents, mechanical failures, and potential loss of life.
The Commission warned that poorly maintained lifts continue to pose serious risks in high-rise buildings and commercial centres across the state
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.It added that the enforcement drive would continue, and all sealed premises would remain closed until full compliance is achieved.
Building owners and facility managers have been urged to immediately regularise their installations and ensure all elevator systems meet required safety standards before reopening.
