The Lagos Government has said it is working towards entrenching a culture of safety among residents.

The Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola, stated this on Friday during a safety training and sensitisation programme for transporters, artisans and traders in Alausa, Ikeja.

He said the training focused on how to identify and prevent hazardous situations, risks management, steps to take during emergencies, as well as personal and public hygiene.

“This training is part of the Safer Lagos agenda aimed at entrenching a culture of safety amongst residents.

“Let me remind all the participants comprising transporters, artisans, market men and women to further inform those that are not here of the importance of our discussion. This will assist our state in avoiding hazards and ensure a healthy and hygienic environment,” Mojola said.

Also, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Tajudeen Gaji, said the training would equip participants with lifelong safety guidelines.

Some of the participants, including the Vice Chairman of the state Market Advisory Council, Chief Folasade Ogidigbo, and Alhaji Sola Shittu of the state chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers urged the commission to extend the programme to all councils in the state.