COUNTDOWN TO LIFSC 2.0: OVER 2,000 TO CONVERGE ON LAGOS FOR 2ND INTERNATIONAL FIRE SAFETY CONFERENCE
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, under the Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, is set to host the 2nd Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC 2.0).
No fewer than 2,000 delegates comprising industry experts, policymakers, emergency responders, market dwellers, and community leaders will converge to address critical fire safety challenges.
The three-day conference, themed “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fires”, will be held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, from August 12 – 14. 2025.
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu, will give the keynote address and declare the conference open.
LIFSC 2.0 will focus on disaster risk reduction across Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub and beyond, by promoting a culture of prevention, preparedness, and mitigation while building resilience.
It will feature enlightening workshops, expert panel sessions, and cutting-edge exhibitions focused on disaster risk management, dangerous goods handling, live demonstrations of fire suppression systems, and an expo showcasing state-of-the-art Fire safety equipment.
Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Lagos State, Hon. Gbenga Oyerinde said the conference is a demonstration of the Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu THEMES Plus Agenda, commitments to Public Order and Safety in the State.
He said, “The Lagos International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 is a cornerstone of our proactive approach to safeguarding lives, property, and the environment. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and empowering communities with knowledge, we are building a safer, more resilient Lagos for all.”
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko, mni, also said there is a need for continuity of the conference to bring the change that everyone desires in Lagos State
On her part, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, said this year’s conference will build on the resounding success of LIFSC 1.0, which drew over 1,800 delegates in 2024.
Highlighting the conference’s focus on mitigation, Adeseye said, “Carelessness accounts for over 80% of fire and related emergency incidents in Lagos. LIFSC 2.0 is our platform to drive home the message that “The best fire fought is the one prevented by equipping residents and businesses with the tools to mitigate fire risk effectively.”
Organisations, individuals, and stakeholders can participate by registering for the conference via the website at www.lifsc.org.