Following the inauguration of the Blue and Redline Rail lines for commercial operations in the Lagos metropolis, the state government through, the Lagos State Safety Commission on Tuesday stressed the need to prioritize safety to avert disasters associated with railway systems.
 
In his address at the railway safety sensitization workshop themed, "Safe By Design: Building a Culture of Railway Safety in Lagos State," organised by Lagos State Safety Commission in conjunction with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport  Authority (LAMATA)  in Gbagada area of the state, the Director General,  Lagos State Safety Commission,  Mr. Lanre Mojola emphasized that though rail transportation, remains the most secure and cost-effective mode of travel within the multimodal transportation it is not devoid of its own safety considerations.
 
 
He said,  "Across all facets of the railway system—be it tracks, level crossings, overpasses, underpasses, train cabins or stations—we encounter risks that demand our unwavering attention. These risks include train collisions with pedestrians and vehicles, fire incidents, falls from heights, electrocution, train derailments and entrapments, among others.
 
 
"In alignment with the commission's mandate to preserve lives by preventing accidents, we have convened this workshop to sensitize the public, particularly our host communities, on effective strategies to avoid these hazards and mitigate their impact. Our seasoned railway experts and safety professionals will deliver relevant safety topics, carefully selected to underscore the importance of imbibing a culture of safety within this sector."
 
 
Mojola implored community leaders, local government chairpersons, railway transport operators, and regulators to engage attentively with the presentations at the workshop to be able to further sensitize fellow citizens and collectively ensure safety in railway transportation across the state.
 
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko pointed out that the ministry  is entrusted with the vital task of ensuring the safety of lives and property across all sectors that drive socio-economic activity in the state.
 
He said the state government is irrevocably committed to the safety of its citizens, saying, "That's why, in preparation for the upcoming Red Line Rail and the continued operation of the Blue Line, we've organized this crucial railway safety sensitization.
 
 
"This workshop serves a critical purpose: to educate the public and commuters about the occupational safety and health risks associated with railway systems. By familiarizing yourselves with the safety protocols at stations, level crossings, and on-board trains, we can cultivate a collective awareness that safeguards everyone."
 
The managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA) Engineer Abimbola Akinajo who was represented by the Director Rail in the agency, Engineer Olasunkanmi Okusaga applauded Lagos State Commission for the collaboration sensitization programme.
 
He said safety, everything about rail operation is about safety saying from the level of designing , construction and regulation rail operations which has to do with mass movement of people is all about safety. 
 
 
Following the inauguration of the Blue and Redline Rail lines for commercial operations in the Lagos metropolis, the state government through, the Lagos State Safety Commission on Tuesday stressed the need to prioritize safety to avert disasters associated with railway systems.
 
In his address at the railway safety sensitization workshop themed, "Safe By Design: Building a Culture of Railway Safety in Lagos State," organised by Lagos State Safety Commission in conjunction with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport  Authority (LAMATA)  in Gbagada area of the state, the Director General,  Lagos State Safety Commission,  Mr. Lanre Mojola emphasized that though rail transportation, remains the most secure and cost-effective mode of travel within the multimodal transportation it is not devoid of its own safety considerations.
 
 
He said,  "Across all facets of the railway system—be it tracks, level crossings, overpasses, underpasses, train cabins or stations—we encounter risks that demand our unwavering attention. These risks include train collisions with pedestrians and vehicles, fire incidents, falls from heights, electrocution, train derailments and entrapments, among others.
 
 
"In alignment with the commission's mandate to preserve lives by preventing accidents, we have convened this workshop to sensitize the public, particularly our host communities, on effective strategies to avoid these hazards and mitigate their impact. Our seasoned railway experts and safety professionals will deliver relevant safety topics, carefully selected to underscore the importance of imbibing a culture of safety within this sector."
 
 
Mojola implored community leaders, local government chairpersons, railway transport operators, and regulators to engage attentively with the presentations at the workshop to be able to further sensitize fellow citizens and collectively ensure safety in railway transportation across the state.
 
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko pointed out that the ministry  is entrusted with the vital task of ensuring the safety of lives and property across all sectors that drive socio-economic activity in the state.
 
He said the state government is irrevocably committed to the safety of its citizens, saying, "That's why, in preparation for the upcoming Red Line Rail and the continued operation of the Blue Line, we've organized this crucial railway safety sensitization.
 
 
"This workshop serves a critical purpose: to educate the public and commuters about the occupational safety and health risks associated with railway systems. By familiarizing yourselves with the safety protocols at stations, level crossings, and on-board trains, we can cultivate a collective awareness that safeguards everyone."
 
The managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Transport Authority (LAMATA) Engineer Abimbola Akinajo who was represented by the Director Rail in the agency, Engineer Olasunkanmi Okusaga applauded Lagos State Commission for the collaboration sensitization programme.
 
He said safety, everything about rail operation is about safety saying from the level of designing , construction and regulation rail operations which has to do with mass movement of people is all about safety. 

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valonsoft:
Just how many routes are covered by railways? Nonsense and ingredients!

Appletek:


See him crying.
Those less privileged people who celebrate gutter and Julius Berger signboard can't relate.

valonsoft:

There are certain advantages of taking the railway, but just how many routes are covered by it?

adioolayi:
Who attended this sensitisation programme

Hope the leaders of various Artisans association, market leaders, Road Transport Union Leaders, the CDA Leaders , School Principals were invited ..so that they can pass same information down the ladder and sizeable numbers of Lagosians can be covered.

If you go invite only people wey dey wear suits up and down for this very important safety meeting....you have done nothing.

Appletek:


It is not my job to educate you. It is not my fault that your Governor didn't give you railways.

It is not my fault that you lack the capacity to appreciate basic safety measures.

Appletek:


It is not my job to educate you. It is not my fault that your Governor didn't give you railways.

It is not my fault that you lack the capacity to appreciate basic safety measures.

INTEGRITYA1:
If I say Center Of Excellence, respond by say Lagos.

Eko o ni ba je.

brightovio007:
Please kindly reach out to your next door neighbour. we need each other to survive this time. Never wait for them to ask, especially families with lots of children.
God bless you

brightovio007:
Please kindly reach out to your next door neighbour. we need each other to survive this time. Never wait for them to ask, especially families with lots of children.
God bless you

INTEGRITYA1:
If I say Center Of Excellence, respond by say Lagos.

Eko o ni ba je.

udomonday:
you can only call Lagos center of excellence when you have not traveled out to other countries,even smaller African countries.Lagos is a massive slum,dirty and unorganized.

valonsoft:
Just how many routes are covered by railways? Nonsense and ingredients!

Meanwhile help out a brother by downloading and rating this lovely game developed by yours truly. The link is in my signature

valonsoft:


There are certain advantages of taking the railway, but just how many routes are covered by it?