The Lagos State government, acting through the Lagos State Safety Commission, has issued a prompt order for the immediate closure of the Lekki Conservation Centre.
The announcement came from Lanre Mojola, the Director General/CEO of the safety commission, in a post on Instagram on Tuesday evening.
Mojola cited a viral video illustrating the deteriorating condition of the facility as the basis for this decision. It is noteworthy that the commission had initially communicated this directive on Monday through a post on Facebook.
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What they said
“Following the viral social media post on the State of the facility at the Lekki Conservation Centre, the Lagos State Government through its agency, Lagos State Safety Commission has directed the immediate closure of the facility and ordered immediate and extensive repairs on affected areas,” the Commission said on Monday in a Facebook post.
Mojola in his Instagram post stated that the viral video which was recorded in December prompted a rapid response which led to the fixing of the issue stated.
However, “The LCC has been closed for extensive maintenance since 16th of January. The Lagos Safety Commission and Lagos Ministry of Tourism will continue to monitor the situation for the safety of everyone.”
Backstory
In a recent video, an X user identified as Chude Nnamdi expressed concerns about the deteriorating condition of the canopy walk bridge at the center. On Monday, Nnamdi highlighted the precarious state of the structure, cautioning visitors to exercise vigilance due to visible damages.
- “I have been here many times and the previous year will be a testimony to that.
- “This is 49ft above the ground, not even the ground, a swamp look at I saw, look at this. I mean if anyone get fall from here, God forbid what can happen.
- “This has been there for quite a long time, this is a place known to house crocodile and all sorts,” he had said.
Established in 1990, the center spans 78 hectares (190 acres) and serves as a vital natural resource conservation area. Originally conceived as a biodiversity conservation icon, the facility’s current state raises concerns about its ability to fulfill its intended purpose.
The management of LCC also issued a press statement stating that the center has been closed for maintenance and will be reopened on February 1, 2024.
Am impressed at 5he decision of LSSC on this issue, generally Nigerians lack maintenance culture, it will be a good idea if an agency is bent on the safety of users or the facility, I will encourage all other agencies to cultivate this habit, caring about the welfare of all employees and the users of each facilities. Kudos to Lagos state safety commission. Nothing we do is worth getting hurt for
Am impressed at the decision of LSSC on this issue, generally Nigerians lack maintenance culture, it will be a good idea if an agency is bent on the safety of users of the facility, I will encourage all other agencies to cultivate this habit, caring about the welfare of all employees and the users of each facilities. Kudos to Lagos state safety commission. Nothing we do is worth getting hurt for
Lagos state is one of the state that always there when it comes for duties of maintenance so I wish the commission all the best in there progress in all the departments
It’s really pleasing to see that a fault is been mentioned and the commission in charge took rapid steps to salvage the issue.
I really hope this act of diligence can be imbibed by all other agencies too.