The Lagos State Government has directed building owners, facility managers, and developers to register and obtain safety certification for all elevators in their buildings by March 31, 2026.
The announcement was made by Lanre Mojola, Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, in a statement on the official Facebook page of the state government on Saturday.
The government noted that the directive is aimed at strengthening safety standards and reducing accidents linked to poorly maintained lifts in Lagos’ growing number of multi-storey buildings.
Mojola said the measure seeks to prevent avoidable accidents in Lagos’ expanding high-rise environment, emphasizing that all elevators and other vertical transportation equipment will no longer be tolerated. Property owners have until March 31, 2026, to comply, with enforcement actions slated to begin after the deadline.
Enforcement could include shutting down elevators and sealing premises found to be operating unregistered or uncertified equipment.
Mojola stressed that public safety remains a top priority and that elevators are crucial to urban infrastructure, requiring proper maintenance to prevent mechanical failures.
To facilitate compliance, the Safety Commission has launched a dedicated online portal, www.lasgsafetyreg.com, for digital registration of all vertical transportation equipment.
The digital platform is part of Lagos’ broader push to align vertical transportation with safety regulations amid rapid urban expansion.
Lagos has seen a surge in multi-storey developments, including apartment blocks, office towers, hotels, hospitals, and shopping complexes.
Authorities emphasize that compliance is critical to safeguarding lives and maintaining operational standards in the city’s growing high-rise environment.
Elevator incidents in Lagos have underscored the urgency of this directive.
The elevator reportedly fell from the 10th floor. She was rushed to the hospital’s emergency ward for treatment but eventually died. Staff reported that the elevator had malfunctioned several times before, and previous complaints to management had not been addressed.
These events highlight the critical need for mandatory registration, certification, and regular maintenance of all vertical transportation systems across Lagos to safeguard lives in the city’s rapidly growing high-rise environment.