Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the state suffered an estimated economic loss of N19.52 billion to fire incidents in 2024, describing the recurrent menace as a serious threat to lives, property, and economic stability.
Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday at the Lagos State International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 in Victoria Island, with the theme, “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fire”, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The conference, organised by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS), served as a platform for stakeholders to explore strategies for fire prevention and improved emergency response.