The Lagos State Government has directed all building owners, developers, and facility managers across the state to register and certify every elevator in their premises, warning that failure to comply could lead to immediate decommissioning.
The warning was issued on Friday by Lanre Mojola, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, who stated that enforcement action against uncertified elevators will commence after March 31, 2026.
Mojola explained that the directive is part of ongoing efforts to prevent avoidable accidents, particularly as Lagos experiences a surge in high-rise construction.
“Elevators and other vertical transportation systems are critical to modern urban infrastructure and must be properly registered, maintained, and regularly inspected to safeguard the public,” he said.
The Safety Commission emphasized that building owners who do not meet the requirements by the deadline risk having their elevators shut down and their premises sealed.
Under existing regulations, all elevators in residential, commercial, and public buildings must be certified before operation and maintained throughout their lifespan.
To facilitate compliance, the government has introduced a digital platform, www.lasgsafetyreg.com, where property owners can register new installations and schedule periodic safety inspections for existing elevators.
All new lifts will be inspected prior to carrying passengers, while existing units will undergo mandatory safety audits.
Mojola urged residents and workers to support the initiative by reporting unregistered elevators, faulty equipment, or poor maintenance practices through the Commission’s dedicated safety hotlines.
He stressed that public participation, combined with robust enforcement, will help promote a culture of safety and accountability, ensuring that cost considerations never take precedence over the well-being of Lagos residents.
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