Lagos State has issued an advisory to public facilities to adhere to the swimming pool rules of 2021.
This followed tragic incidences of drowning, and the state’s decision to ensure safety of lives of residents and visitors.
Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, spoke as he also decried increasing drowning incidents accompanied with loss of lives.
“These events have occurred across locations, including hotel swimming pools, beaches and the lagoon.
“The government condoles families and would prevent further loss of lives,” he said.
Mojola said the state swimming pool rules are to create a safety culture, outline policies, standards, practices and key provisions, including presence of trained lifeguards, proper signage, reporting protocols and restrictions on alcohol usage and fire around pool areas.
He said operators of public swimming facilities should “comply with these to prevent further incidents.
Mojola said the government would “enforce these regulations and penalise any facility found in violation.”
He added: “For more information on Lagos State Swimming Pool Regulations and safety tips, please visit the commission’s website on (www.lasgsafety.com).
“Whistle blowers should escalate any unsafe practice or infraction to 07000SAFETY.”
