The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service under the Lagos State Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations is set to converge more than 2,000 delegates, comprising fire safety experts, emergency responders, policymakers, and community leaders, for the second edition of the Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC 2.0), scheduled to hold from August 12 to 14, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.
The three-day conference themed, “Leveraging Technology and Community Engagement to Prevent Fires” is set to be declared open by a keynote address from the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
LIFSC 2.0 will feature workshops, expert panel sessions, and cutting-edge exhibitions focused on disaster risk management, dangerous goods handling, live demonstrations of fire suppression systems, and an expo showcasing state-of-the-art Fire safety equipment.
Speaking ahead of the conference, Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Lagos State, Gbenga Oyerinde stated that the conference is a demonstration of the Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu THEMES+ Agenda commitment’s to Public Order and Safety in the State.
He further said “The Lagos International Fire Safety Conference 2.0 is a cornerstone of our proactive approach to safeguarding lives, property and environment. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and empowering communities with knowledge, we are building a safer, more resilient Lagos for all.”
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr. Sesan Ogundeko, also emphasized the need for continuity of the conference in order to bring the desired change in Lagos state.
Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, mentioned that this year’s conference will build on the resounding success of LIFSC 1.0, which drew over 1,800 delegates in 2024.
Highlighting the conference’s focus on mitigation, Adeseye further said, “Carelessness accounts for over 80% of Fire and related emergency incidents in Lagos. LIFSC 2.0 is our platform to drive home the message that ‘the best Fire fought is the one prevented’ equipping residents and businesses with the tools to mitigate Fires risk effectively.”
Individuals, organisations, and stakeholders are open to register for the conference via the official website: www.lifsc.org.
