Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has organised training for gas operators.
This followed incessant gas explosions and fire in Lagos and parts of the country,
Director General of LSSC, Mr Lanre Mojola, said the training was organised to save lives and property.
He said: “Appliances, utilities, houses, etc. can be replaced, one thing we know is irreplaceable is life.
“Once we know life is not replaceable, it behoves on us to protect it and avert risk.
“Our training borders on our life, which we know cannot be replaced”.
Papers were presented by safety experts, including the Director of Oil and Gas in the ministry, Sesan Odukoya, on cooking gas penetration policy and regulatory of retail business.
LSSC consultant, Mr Adebiyi Adeyinka handled a paper on gas cylinder and emergency management.
Babatunde Ajomo spoke about gas retailing: hazards and risk control.
Mr. Olukotun presented a paper on fire prevention and fire management.
